To overcome fear , just face them !!

India
October 28, 2007 5:55am CST
We are all afraid of something or the other. It can be the idea of flying, giving a speech or even crossing a street? While fear is the natural response to danger, phobias are exaggerated responses to situations that , in the cold day light aren't really all that dangerous, and yet they remain terribly difficult to overcome. A big reason has to do with the way most people respond to fear- by avoiding it. Whether it is closed spaces or packed audiences , the more you duck those spots , the more you will fear. Catastrophic thoughts leads to fear which leads to avoidance and more catastrophic thoughts,the best way is to face the fear. Just understand what you are afraid of first , then access the degree to which you fear them , then just try putting yourself in those situations, breathing exercises help in these situations. So don't just let fear overpower you , wake up and face it.
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@irene_27 (542)
• Philippines
28 Oct 07
One of my phobias is speaking in front of a crowd. i am trying to face it by forcing myself to mingle with many people so i can gradually conquer it. yes, i believe that every fear need not be avoided, we have to overcome them. But the greatest fear i couldn't face is my fear of ghost. I'm so scared of it. If ever i see a ghost, one thing is for sure, I'll run as fast as i could. LoL
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• India
28 Oct 07
hehe , but you know what i believe is that ghosts never exists, but that fear is what we call as is in everyone , but the fear os speaking in front of crowd can be easily overcome, it is good that you are trying to mingle with people , best of luck to you.