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It occurs to me that I'm a utter coward most of the time. I have trouble over-coming it, and it's half the problem why I get so paranoid and all sorts of weird crap happens.
However, I've realised that actually writing down what I'm afraid of, working it out in my mind and then scribbling it down, actually really helps me to see what I have to face. In many ways, it's a little system to see what direction I need to go next, admit to the fear, then attack it.
So, just out of interest (and to see if anyone else has the same problem with being afraid, anxious and the like), I ask what you're afraid of at the moment? You never know, with it out of your system and admitted, maybe it won't be such a problem?
I'm not just talking about phobias like spiders, heights, etc.. more things like debt, being on stage, talking to a girl, etc.
Any other fear related comments also welcome.
However, I've realised that actually writing down what I'm afraid of, working it out in my mind and then scribbling it down, actually really helps me to see what I have to face. In many ways, it's a little system to see what direction I need to go next, admit to the fear, then attack it.
So, just out of interest (and to see if anyone else has the same problem with being afraid, anxious and the like), I ask what you're afraid of at the moment? You never know, with it out of your system and admitted, maybe it won't be such a problem?
I'm not just talking about phobias like spiders, heights, etc.. more things like debt, being on stage, talking to a girl, etc.
Any other fear related comments also welcome.
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It occurs to me that I'm a utter coward most of the time. I have trouble over-coming it, and it's half the problem why I get so paranoid and all sorts of weird crap happens.
However, I've realised that actually writing down what I'm afraid of, working it out in my mind and then scribbling it down, actually really helps me to see what I have to face. In many ways, it's a little system to see what direction I need to go next, admit to the fear, then attack it.
So, just out of interest (and to see if anyone else has the same problem with being afraid, anxious and the like), I ask what you're afraid of at the moment? You never know, with it out of your system and admitted, maybe it won't be such a problem?
I'm not just talking about phobias like spiders, heights, etc.. more things like debt, being on stage, talking to a girl, etc.
Any other fear related comments also welcome.
However, I've realised that actually writing down what I'm afraid of, working it out in my mind and then scribbling it down, actually really helps me to see what I have to face. In many ways, it's a little system to see what direction I need to go next, admit to the fear, then attack it.
So, just out of interest (and to see if anyone else has the same problem with being afraid, anxious and the like), I ask what you're afraid of at the moment? You never know, with it out of your system and admitted, maybe it won't be such a problem?
I'm not just talking about phobias like spiders, heights, etc.. more things like debt, being on stage, talking to a girl, etc.
Any other fear related comments also welcome.
Grix Thraves wrote:
> admit to the fear, then attack it.
As complicated as things can be, that sounds so simple yet so hard to do! Confusing thoughts.
My fears at the moment are the usual. Talking about my fears/problems for the worry of others not understanding and making you feel completely out of place, therefore you want to kill them for their secret thoughts even though they're probably not thinking anything remotely hurtful.
Planes, trains and automobiles. :)
Hate anything with an engine. Probably ever since 9/11 or an accident and all these threats.
I fear impact too. Gaah! Such a horrible thought.
Maybe normality is fear and without them we're strange.
> admit to the fear, then attack it.
As complicated as things can be, that sounds so simple yet so hard to do! Confusing thoughts.
My fears at the moment are the usual. Talking about my fears/problems for the worry of others not understanding and making you feel completely out of place, therefore you want to kill them for their secret thoughts even though they're probably not thinking anything remotely hurtful.
Planes, trains and automobiles. :)
Hate anything with an engine. Probably ever since 9/11 or an accident and all these threats.
I fear impact too. Gaah! Such a horrible thought.
Maybe normality is fear and without them we're strange.
Grix Thraves wrote:
> admit to the fear, then attack it.
I used to be afraid of the elderly. So, I went around attacking them with a spatula screaming, "I must master my fear!"
Facing your fear doesn’t work.
I now have a fear of small cold dark single rooms equipped with toilets. I must never get myself arrested again or go to Butlins on holiday.
> admit to the fear, then attack it.
I used to be afraid of the elderly. So, I went around attacking them with a spatula screaming, "I must master my fear!"
Facing your fear doesn’t work.
I now have a fear of small cold dark single rooms equipped with toilets. I must never get myself arrested again or go to Butlins on holiday.
My driving test.
Half the time I'm calm, the other half I'm 'knowing' I'm going to muck it all up. And it doesn't even matter........
Half the time I'm calm, the other half I'm 'knowing' I'm going to muck it all up. And it doesn't even matter........
Ms NY wrote:
"As complicated as things can be, that sounds so simple yet so hard to do! Confusing thoughts."
Know what you mean, I think it might be because I've kinda got used to trying to hide the fear in my mind, pretend it's not there? I'd imagine so anyway :)
I really fear change, and social situations, especially when I don't know anybody there. That pretty much covers most of my fears.
Stuff like going to university, getting a new job, etc. I fear kinda completely losing my mind to fear too, so I'm kinda afraid of fear itself, but that's a good thing I expect.
I suppose when you look at all fears you can narrow it down to a basic raw fear of something.. I guess you're afraid of automobiles etc because you're afraid of death, and you make some sort of mental link for cars, planes etc to death. Maaybe.
All the same, thanks for replying, really no idea how successful this topic will be :)
"As complicated as things can be, that sounds so simple yet so hard to do! Confusing thoughts."
Know what you mean, I think it might be because I've kinda got used to trying to hide the fear in my mind, pretend it's not there? I'd imagine so anyway :)
I really fear change, and social situations, especially when I don't know anybody there. That pretty much covers most of my fears.
Stuff like going to university, getting a new job, etc. I fear kinda completely losing my mind to fear too, so I'm kinda afraid of fear itself, but that's a good thing I expect.
I suppose when you look at all fears you can narrow it down to a basic raw fear of something.. I guess you're afraid of automobiles etc because you're afraid of death, and you make some sort of mental link for cars, planes etc to death. Maaybe.
All the same, thanks for replying, really no idea how successful this topic will be :)
At the moment, Im afraid of falling behind in Uni.
The confidence lacks in me everytime I step on stage. I shake at the beginning of almost every performance I do. Yet, that doesn't bother me. I become an utter coward when it comes to trying to tell a girl I like her. I can easily talk to a girl, it's just that I start to fear the ones that I really like. On a deeper level, I'm scared of losing my family. And I REALLY fear rejection. It's one of the worst things to suffer and it builds up inside you for a long time.
Grix Thraves wrote:
> Stuff like going to university, getting a new job, etc. I fear kinda
> completely losing my mind to fear too, so I'm kinda afraid of fear
> itself, but that's a good thing I expect.
>
> I suppose when you look at all fears you can narrow it down to a
> basic raw fear of something..
That's true, if you fear social situations, I think it pretty much takes over almost every other part of your life. Messes with your confidence and takes ages to get it back!
I think you're right, though. The only way to deal with fear is to face it. But what's that thing called which stops you from actually doing it? What are we afraid of if we're trying to make things right? Suppose that's change, too.
> Stuff like going to university, getting a new job, etc. I fear kinda
> completely losing my mind to fear too, so I'm kinda afraid of fear
> itself, but that's a good thing I expect.
>
> I suppose when you look at all fears you can narrow it down to a
> basic raw fear of something..
That's true, if you fear social situations, I think it pretty much takes over almost every other part of your life. Messes with your confidence and takes ages to get it back!
I think you're right, though. The only way to deal with fear is to face it. But what's that thing called which stops you from actually doing it? What are we afraid of if we're trying to make things right? Suppose that's change, too.
My biggest fears are probably Death and Failure...
... More the first only as a result of the second.
I don't know why.
In a world where image is everything, and the world has such strict ideals, I suppose those of us who don't wish to be rich, successful or popular are the outsiders.
I often worry about the lives of my own family... if someone doesn't come home inside sociable hours, or if they haven't made contact for a while. I worry when people are alone.
It's forgivable, I suppose, given the 'Grand Theft Auto' world we live in.
Still. I shouldn't have to worry.
I'm decent at pretty much anything. I've tried my hand at many things. But I'm not exceptionally good at anything. Or rather anything I’ve tried to date.
I'm about to start a story. So I have a storyboard to get done by next weekend; although there's no real time constraints or do-by goals. We'll see how that goes, and I might try writing.. If I’m happy with the first part.
But back to the topic on hand. Fear is something that affects every one of us... it may not be something we want to talk about, but everyone has fears. You just have to pray that they don't get a hold of you, and that you can get them under control.
One day, I'm going to die. I sincerely hope that it's when I’m 65+, and a footnote to a satisfying life. But I can't guarantee that. I can't guarantee I'll be a success. I may spend my whole life earning a low £18,000 a year, and only be able to live in a flat.
But regardless, I have to try. As we all do. You reap what you sew; get out what you put in. Consider the story of the Little Red Hen, who made her bread with no help. If you want to be a success, or date a girl, or make friends with someone you've never been friendly with... you have to try. Step out into the void, and it may not be so unfamiliar after all.
Fear is all in the mind. It's a disease. It's a plague. It reassures you of a negative outcome, with no reassurance itself. Pray, if you have a faith. Tell yourself, you're going to try and make every effort to, if you don't. Fear is, at any given point in your life, inevitable... but never invincible.
I should trust God with the lives of my family and with my future. Your fear is not bigger than you... It's like a Cobra that tries to make itself bigger to intimidate its foe. Don't be fooled.
Be Brave. Be Strong. Be Fearless.
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... More the first only as a result of the second.
I don't know why.
In a world where image is everything, and the world has such strict ideals, I suppose those of us who don't wish to be rich, successful or popular are the outsiders.
I often worry about the lives of my own family... if someone doesn't come home inside sociable hours, or if they haven't made contact for a while. I worry when people are alone.
It's forgivable, I suppose, given the 'Grand Theft Auto' world we live in.
Still. I shouldn't have to worry.
I'm decent at pretty much anything. I've tried my hand at many things. But I'm not exceptionally good at anything. Or rather anything I’ve tried to date.
I'm about to start a story. So I have a storyboard to get done by next weekend; although there's no real time constraints or do-by goals. We'll see how that goes, and I might try writing.. If I’m happy with the first part.
But back to the topic on hand. Fear is something that affects every one of us... it may not be something we want to talk about, but everyone has fears. You just have to pray that they don't get a hold of you, and that you can get them under control.
One day, I'm going to die. I sincerely hope that it's when I’m 65+, and a footnote to a satisfying life. But I can't guarantee that. I can't guarantee I'll be a success. I may spend my whole life earning a low £18,000 a year, and only be able to live in a flat.
But regardless, I have to try. As we all do. You reap what you sew; get out what you put in. Consider the story of the Little Red Hen, who made her bread with no help. If you want to be a success, or date a girl, or make friends with someone you've never been friendly with... you have to try. Step out into the void, and it may not be so unfamiliar after all.
Fear is all in the mind. It's a disease. It's a plague. It reassures you of a negative outcome, with no reassurance itself. Pray, if you have a faith. Tell yourself, you're going to try and make every effort to, if you don't. Fear is, at any given point in your life, inevitable... but never invincible.
I should trust God with the lives of my family and with my future. Your fear is not bigger than you... It's like a Cobra that tries to make itself bigger to intimidate its foe. Don't be fooled.
Be Brave. Be Strong. Be Fearless.
Game
I fear people who unwaveringly believe the beliefs they hold are the benevolent truth. People who just won't entertain the notion that there are other possibilities outside of their 'truth'.
On a personal level I fear most things: all to do with people. The superficiality of people, the expectations of people, their attitudes, their beliefs, their prejudices - it all stems from other people.
I fear people - just thinking about the sheer numbers ticking over on the skin of the globe sends into spiralling despair... and I am one of them - just another little body and mind, just another nobody dominated by his genes, waiting, searching for what...?
I fear 'me' - I fear those recurring moments when I realize that all and every thing just might be pointless and fatally flawed.
But to be positive: even though fear is the shadowy bogeyman stalking in our footsteps, I think we should never allow fear to catch us and clamp our mouths and eyes - there are stronger and greater things in life like...
On a personal level I fear most things: all to do with people. The superficiality of people, the expectations of people, their attitudes, their beliefs, their prejudices - it all stems from other people.
I fear people - just thinking about the sheer numbers ticking over on the skin of the globe sends into spiralling despair... and I am one of them - just another little body and mind, just another nobody dominated by his genes, waiting, searching for what...?
I fear 'me' - I fear those recurring moments when I realize that all and every thing just might be pointless and fatally flawed.
But to be positive: even though fear is the shadowy bogeyman stalking in our footsteps, I think we should never allow fear to catch us and clamp our mouths and eyes - there are stronger and greater things in life like...
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