Fear – Just the mention of this word makes many people tremble. Fear is truly a primal emotion. But, why do people get scared? What are the various things that scare people? The purpose of this blog is to examine some of these issues and, by so doing, help people to not be afraid and overcome this one of life’s challenges.
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CAUSES OF FEAR
Many different things scare people. As is implied, it might be a scary movie. A vicious dog (HELP!!!) terrifies many. Part of the fun of Halloween, as can be seen in the picture below, is enjoying the sensation of being scared by going to haunted houses.
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Some people are afraid of heights. The thought of speaking in public is more than many can bear. Being in some type of accident, vehicular or not, strikes fear into the hearts of many. Some folks (especially, children) are afraid of the dark. While going to the dentist sends chills up many people’s spines, thoughts of having any kind of surgery brings about this sensation for others.
OVERCOMING FEAR
Understanding a particular anxiety is, at least, half the battle in overcoming it. Once they understand the underlying roots of fear, people can see clearly how to overcome them. For example, it might help people to know why horror flicks scare them so much. Some may not understand what is so dreadful, yet so alluring about haunted houses. Once people know why the dental chair scares them so much, they can overcome this challenge.
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DISCLAIMER: ANY NARRATIVE OR LINK CONTENTS OF THIS BLOG OR ON THIS SITE ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. I AM NEITHER A PSYCHOLOGIST NOR ANY KIND OF FEAR EXPERT. I AM NEITHER A DOCTOR NOR ANY KIND OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE USE THIS WEBSITE AT THEIR OWN RISK. THESE LINKS ARE NOT RECOMMENDATIONS. THIS SITE IS MAINLY INTENDED TO ACT AS A RESOURCE TO SHOW PEOPLE WHAT IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET REGARDING VARIOUS TOPICS.
PLEASE CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IF YOU SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
FEAR RESOURCES
One main purpose of this website is to give informative links to other websites that deal with fear that will help users overcome this challenge. Please find some of those links below.
www.psychologytoday.com/basics/fear
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear
newrepublic.com/article/133008/cure-fear
www.beyondintractability.org/essay/fear/
Search engine links are below.
Google – www.google.com/#q=fear
FORUMS
Next, I want to give users links to forums so they can get advice from others. There, they can get views from people all over the world. My hope is, by giving those links, all people will know what support is. Now, granted, it may not be the close, personal support of family, but it is still support. Please find some relevant forum links below. If you would like to get help from others to face your haunting troubles,
Forum links are below.
anxietyforum.net/forum/forum.phps=784fbbe5705049e0d8f5eccec0b5a694
www.dentalfearcentral.org/forum/
www.fearofflying.com/talkread/forum.shtml
Forum search engine links are below.
Google – www.google.com/#q=fear+forums
CHAT ROOMS
Chat room links are below.
www.healthfulchat.org/anxiety-chat-room.html
christianchat.com/bible-discussion-forum/99150-fear.html
Chat room search engine links are below.
Google – www.google.com/#q=fear+chat+rooms
This blog discusses things that scare people. While not exhaustive, a list is given. I try to help people understand why different things are scary. Understanding why things are frightening helps people overcome any anxieties about those things. I give links to websites, forums, and chat rooms. I hope this blog helps people face their fears and overcome this challenge!!!
