how do i overcome fear?

Question

Me and its dark in the house and im very thirsty -_- how do I overcome these fears?

Answer 1

Any psychotherapy: Any form of psychotherapy can help with phobias. Hypnosis is one form of psychotherapy and as such can be useful in dealing with your phobia. See a trained therapist who is a member of the american society for clinical hypnosis if this is the modality of therapy you wish to try.

Answer 2

Fear: It is important to understand the cause of your fear and then develop means of coping more effectively. Confide in those close to you to see if you can resolve these fears, if not consult a mental health professional who can help you unravel the puzzle and create better ways of coping. Best.

Answer 3

Therapy: Therapy with a trained cognitive behavioral therapist can be very effective. Approaching your fear using small steps and relaxation tools will help. Remember not to avoid your fear but approach it without escaping.

Answer 4

You OVERCOME fear: by FACING it. In medical school I took all the rotations that scared me the most. I figured that way - I would become proficient enough that those areas of medicine would no longer be intimidating to me.

Answer 5

Talk therapy: It would be important to first understand the nature of your fear in relationships, so that this can be effectively addressed. Lots can go into this. A trained psychotherapist, or psychiatrist who does psychotherapy, can help you explore and deal with it. Most people desire healthy relationships, so you are surely not alone in wanting to improve yours. Good luck to you.

Answer 6

Relationships: Obtain help understanding the origin of your fear and then work on developing actions that can dissipate your fear, a mental health professional can help you attain this goal. Best.

Answer 7

See Doctor: Discuss this with your doctor. They can supervise this procedure, and allow you to become more sure and more proficient with this procedure.

Answer 8

CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy with a behavioral health provider can be a good approach to addressing fears that impact your quality of life & which are not rational.

Answer 9

We're all afraid...: ...of same 5 things."Fear" is anxiety attached to an expectation. 5 fears:1) ceasing to exist; 2) mutilation (basis for fear of creepy things); 3) loss of autonomy (being immobilized, paralyzed, restricted, enveloped, overwhelmed, entrapped, imprisoned, smothered, controlled; 4) separation (abandonment , rejection); 5) ego-death (humilation, shame). Don't fear your fears! (Ref Mensa Bulletin11/14)

Answer 10

If it's an: irrational fear that interferes with everyday living than consider: Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Behavioral Therapy, psychotherapy, or hypnosis to deal with it.

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