Let’s Talk About Fears...

Anusha Asif
4 min readAug 11, 2021

The great Aristotle said that “He who has overcome his fears will truly be free”.

If it does not affect our future, fear will never be a concern for anyone. It’s strange how we get so worked up about XYZ without even recognizing what’s going on. This is the issue we have to deal with throughout the fear phase. There are numerous sorts of fear that people face daily. Some are minor, while others are substantial. As it is said, the real hero knows how to manage and overcome this situation of fear.

Fears And Phobias We Deal Normally With:

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In our day-to-day lives, we deal with a variety of worries and phobias. Every remote human being’s phobias can differ, according to nature. For example, if you’ve ever had acrophobia (a fear of heights), I don’t need to know about it. Everybody has different phobias at different times in their lives, and that’s perfectly acceptable. Maybe I’d have a cynophobia (a fear of dogs), and maybe you’d adore them.

The most common fears and phobias are:

  • Pteromerhanophobia: fear of flying. …
  • Claustrophobia: fear of enclosed spaces. …
  • Entomophobia: fear of insects. …
  • Ophidiophobia: fear of snakes.
  • Astraphobia: fear of storms. …
  • Trypanophobia: fear of needles. etc

Practical Steps To Overcome Fear:

Before you become even more terrified. To get rid of your fear, use these simple methods. I’m confident that these will be beneficial, and you will not be disappointed.

  1. Identify and Understand Your Fear:

To begin, it is critical to define and comprehend what makes you uncomfortable, as well as the nature of your fear. Is it truly beyond your ability to manage, or can you overcome this fear over time, or do you require immediate action to overcome this fear?

2. Take a Deep Breath!

Nothing is impossible, and it is never a good idea to be afraid without a remedy. You may think it’s impossible, but the answer to any problem is always there; all we have to do is figure out how to get rid of it and find a peaceful way out. You must first take a deep breath, after which you will undoubtedly be able to find all of your answers.

3. Get Help ASAP:

When you’ve tried everything and nothing seems to work, and you’ve finally given up and lost all patience, and your head is filled with anxiety or tension, here’s the last and best option to get rid of this fear-laden headache: Go talk to your family and friends. They can be anyone, including a friend, brother, family member, mentor, or coworker. Everyone must have at least one person in their lives who will listen to them and understand them without passing judgment. So take out your phone and dial the number. You’ll feel a lot better.

4. Develop a Growth Mentality:

Maintaining a growth mentality is incredibly important, and it is not an easy process. Try to be in the moment and make sure that no matter what occurs, you will not lose your mental abilities or become a victim. Having a victim mindset can be detrimental to your mental health since you will always be trapped in the victim’s shell, unwilling to change.

To summarise, there are billions of worries that individuals struggle with, and trillions of people will not be able to overcome them, but always remember one thing: there is only one way to turn your fear into power, and that is through your perspective. Your mind will do the rest!

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