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The fear of going berserk is a fear of motor activity that will culminate in some destructive or murderous act. In patients who suffer from this fear, motor activity was unreasonably curbed in childhood by the parents. Motor development and motor activities are more important in the lives of both child and adult than is generally recognized. Motor activities in childhood should not be unnecessarily restricted.