What is the best thing to do when you are feeling scared or vulnerable?

[ultimega]

This is a serious question as dont feel like I'm myself right now

[Jjpayne]

It's amazing feeling. It means your alive. I say it's an amazing feeling because it means it shows that you can feel depth of emotion. To feel true confidence and lack of fear. I'd argue you need to know what it feels like from the other end. I think fearlessness and confidence comes for experience and knowledge of a life that knows the opposite. All that to say, I don't think those feelings are wrong. They sure don't feel good but when you feel that way find family and friends and talk to them. Find someone close but also consider journaling your feelings. You should never stay here but I think it helps define you and makes you stronger over time to know those emotions

[Jjpayne]

It's a bit of an exteme opinion but there's truth to it

[Jjpayne]

I felt like I needed one last follow up to this. It's not amazing feeling per say... It makes you feel true raw emotion. I'd take time to journal and process it but I'd also seek comfort from those that are close to you.
Know that you are not alone in this feeling we get there sometimes... Just use it to your advantage. Have those feelings work for you and not against you

[niklaslarsson]

First of all, it's okay. That means your human. One way to overcome this is to talk. I have felt vulnerable many times in my life and having my family talk to me really helped me. Another way is to go to your happy place. Somewhere where your troubles and sorrows can't get to you. For example, mine is underwater because I feel free and I am at peace with my thoughts. Good luck!

[DorkVader]

Literally assess the situation. Are you in physical danger? Seek help immediately, leave and call the police. Are you in a place that gives you anxiety? Are you able to locate the cause of your discomfort? Is it a panic or anxiety attack? Have you felt this way before? How did you cope with it then?

[DorkVader]

Assuming your life isn't in danger and you're not hanging around Gag waiting for someone to go to safety 🤦🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️ when I feel scared or vulnerable, I do deep breathing or I put myself in someone else's company. If I can't do this, I watch cartoons. (I haven't watched anything but cartoons for over a year now.) But your safety is paramount. See to that first and foremost

[ultimega]

No nothing like that... dont worry. It's more emotional. Family issues

[DorkVader]

*hugs* Sorry you feel that way.

[DorkVader]

I hit send too quickly. I hope things work out soon and everything can get back to normal.

[ultimega]

Thank you sweetie, I probably should of added a little more context to the question..

[SydneySentinel]

Consider what put you in that position. Is it because you stepped out of your comfort zone or because someone or something stepped into your comfort zone. I think from there you can decide how you can move forward from the place you're in.

[Supermosh1990]

Just do something that relaxes me (like maybe play a favorite video game , watch a funny movie, or watch a funny show ).

[ultimega]

I could do that but knowing how my mind works I'll still be thinking about it at the back of my mind.

Thank you though :)

[Supermosh1990]

Yeah no problem. The key is distraction (it helps out you at easy

[Laozi]

It's ok to feel scared and vulnerable. Everyone feels that at least once in their life time. Remember night don't last forever. When Sun rises it goes away. You can talk to your friends, family and partner. Ask their help.

[SwankyJon]

Take any actions that make you feel safe. Check everything is securely locked etc, get someone you trust to stay with you, talk to people about it

[DizzyDesii]

Pray. Even if you’re not religious, God will always listen

[Walrus_au]

Break the situation down step by step, and deal with it one thing at a time.

How do you eat an elephant?
One bite at a time.

[RyanNott]

First of all, it means you're human. Second of all, chocolate, ice cream, and movies/tv shows that hipe up your self esteem/confidence. Most likely with your best friend.

[Ianto]

It is called being human. Understand that we are all vulnerable and don't expect more of yourself.

[KrakenAttackin]

If you are a woman, you post all of your fears on social media, cry to your friends, lash out at your BF/husband, and make sure the world knows all of your problems.

If you are a man, you suck it up in silence and soldier on.

[codycccccccccc]

Bravary isn't the absence of fear but the control of your reaction to it

[ivbnlknfru]

What are you scared of?

[ultimega]

My mums health declining and as i lost my father in my teens it's made all those horrible memories come flooding back..

[manmeat]

depends whats causing it?

[ultimega]

Hearing some bad news about my mother

[manmeat]

illness? or infidelity?

[ultimega]

Illness

[Daniela1982]

Depends on why you are feeling this way.

[DanOh2018]

Listen to music, drink tea, pet cat.

[scooogy]

the best thing to what?

[bklynbadboy1]

To be around your friends and family

[SnowMoon]

Barricade myself in my house and do not leave.

[GreenGold1992]

put on your fake brave face