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What to do about my fear of getting kicked in the head? i don't want this fear ruining my soccer days. i'm scared of the ball hitting head and dying
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Thanatophobia: A bad injury is unlikely, but physical sports have some risks. An unusual, intense fear of death or dying is called thanatophobia. A typical amount of fear would be normal and not called a phobia. Treatment of phobias is available for people who have trouble living normal lives due to their phobias. Another option is learning a new sport, especially one that doesn't require hitting with the head.
Answered 6/27/2015
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