[header] How to stop being scared [title] Assess the situation. [step] Fear is a natural response to a perceived threat, and in certain circumstances it can be healthy. However, fear can also inspire a fight or flight response in situations even when there is no threat.
[header] How to stop being scared [title] Assess the situation. [step] Fear is a natural response to a perceived threat, and in certain circumstances it can be healthy. However, fear can also inspire a fight or flight response in situations even when there is no threat.
The smart thing to do is take steps to talk about what may be triggering the fear in an encouraging, rational way. [substeps] If there's a fear of uncertainty or a fear of the unknown, gather several trusted people together and take a look at the situation. Understand that the severity of the situation and the ultimate action will impact the outcome of the confrontation. [substeps] For example, you may begin to question whether the threat has any real meaning and whether the person you are confronting is trying to help you or hurt you. Seek help from an expert, who will be able to point you in the direction of your relationship with a fear. [substeps] After dealing with a fear anxiety disorder, people with anxiety disorders can manifest their fear in novel ways. Take a moment to assess the situation and see if your fear is coming from an actual threat, or just as a reaction to something unfamiliar. [substeps] If, for example, you hear a bump in the night, take a moment to think about if there are other things, such as your neighbor closing their car door, that could make that noise.