The Master/slave bond is a strong one, maybe even more so than any other relationship.  The amount of commitment and dedication is immense.  However, for those new to the lifestyle it can also be overwhelming at times.  For those going from a situation where no one ever cared or looked after the slave to going to an environment where one is cared for brings up feelings that some have never been exposed to.  As well as bringing great joy, it can also bring great fear, as many times this maybe the slave’s first exposure to a truly good life and the fear of it all going away can be very powerful.  We all know how strong an emotion fear is, fear can not only motivate us to something better, it can make us run, or it can freeze us.  And on occasion can make us do all three.

Even a confident slave can fall prey to this affliction.  And I think that it may even be more difficult in those cases, having always been in control of their emotions, the sudden lack of control can easily throw the slave for a loop.