What to do when you are afraid?

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MaazHussain · Accepted Answer

When you are feeling afraid, there are a few things you can do to help manage your fear:

Acknowledge your fear: Recognize that you are feeling afraid and try to identify the source of your fear. Are you afraid of something specific or is it a general feeling of anxiety?
Practice deep breathing: Take slow, deep breaths to help calm your body and mind. Focus on your breath and try to let go of your fear.
Seek support: Reach out to friends, family, or a mental health professional for support. Talking to someone who can listen and offer advice can help ease your fear.
Take action: If there is something you can do to address the source of your fear, take action. This can help you feel more in control and less helpless.
Practice self-care: Take care of yourself by getting enough sleep, eating well, and engaging in activities that bring you joy and relaxation.

Remember that fear is a normal and natural emotion, and it's okay to feel afraid at times. With practice and support, you can learn to manage your fear and overcome it.

lightbulb27 · Accepted Answer

Practice not being afraid or caring for others, which creates connection.

I've been watching shark videos... I'm afraid. So I'm staying away from the water... solves that problem. There's good video on a woman that cares for sharks and they in turn, give them their affection. So maybe the answer is from the Bible... "If there is anything good, focus on that!".

sage2021 · Accepted Answer

I wake up in the middle of the night a lot lately and I am almost petrified! I turn and shake my boyfriend awake and he hugs and kisses me and asks "What's wrong?" I always say "I'm scared, really scared of everything"
I blame it on so much bad stuff going on here in America 🇺🇸. Who needs a stinking scarey movie when you can just turn on the news and it scares me to death.
What's worse is because our government doesn't give a flip about the people anymore. They are also the perpetrators of this scarey stuff you used to have to pay money to go to the movies. Now a days it's some real stuff and there is no flipping help for anymore! We are each on our own. AND THAT'S EVERYTHING!!!

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I attack it. I spent 15 years in combat sports, one I played at a semipro level, and the one thing I learned that ALL of the best in those fields have in common isn't that they are fearless, but they recognize that that fear is the enemy. That the faster they confront it and overtake their fear of being hit, or shot, or whatever the case, the more potent they are and they are more likely to win.

Fear is only a problem if you can't harness it and make it your b! tch instead of the other way around.

Also, praying is for those who decide they are too weak to handle the problems themselves and it merely pushes the problem onto others to handle for you.

Being_a_good_Indian · Answer

Take time out. It's impossible to think clearly when you're flooded with fear or anxiety.  Breathe through panic.  Face your fears.  Imagine the worst.  Look at the evidence.  Don't try to be perfect.  Visualise a happy place.  Talk about it.

CateM · Answer

I get all worked up, freak out, my heart going a mile a minute and need to act. For instance, once I was once driving on the interstate. The speed limit was 65, and I was going 70 miles per hour. Well this one pickup truck behind me was obviously speeding. The road was pretty busy so I couldn't change lanes. I started screaming and cursing because I thought that truck was gonna hit me, so I floored it. They eventually exited the interstate and I was finally able to slow (and calm) down

CreatingWonders · Answer

It all depends on what you’re afraid of?

I’ve never been that scared of anything except them little s**ts that fly out at you in video games and I yell 🤣

The game Fobia is some serious messed up s**t. 🤣

But other than that I don’t really get afraid.

hypojoe · Answer

You use that fear to push on through unless your a dentist im scared of those people fjrst thing they do is inflict pain ," tell me when it hurts" my ass

Breanna_nonbinary · Answer

I empower myself. I figure out why I’m scared and take measures so that I’m prepared to react accordingly to the situation if it happens again. That way I’m empowering myself and prepared if it should happen again.

ShiftingMonke · Answer

Approach it head on and conquer it, or die trying. Fear can eat a dick, you're human and we are made to overcome.

AmandaYVR · Answer

"The cause is other people judgement about me" Why does their judgment make you afraid?

bowenw · Answer

Try to stay calm and be logical so I can best handle the situation.

Anemone978 · Answer

A) Freeze up B) Think what it is rationally C) Go see what it is..  D) If I die I die lol

Vázquez613 · Answer

“Can a man still be brave if he's afraid?" "That is the only time a man can be brave.” game of thrones

Fireguy17 · Answer

suck it up, rely on my training and trust my crew. I don't get afraid, but we have some oh shit moments from time to time, or this is probably not a good idea and go from there.

Babygirl_S · Answer

I take deep breaths and drink water. I try to avoid things that make me feel petrified like spiders, lizards, high speed, heights etc. I am also afraid of clouds but I don't look at them when I'm outdoors. That helps a lot.

petitedollbabee · Answer

Distance yourself from whatever it is that’s making you afraid.

OfMiceandMen · Answer

Assume the fetal position and nestle into the boobs. Very comforting!🤣

collie22 · Answer

Afraid of stuff hasn't happened for a while now. Now I avoid places or situations I can be in trouble in some way. There's that and study my bible and my prayers. Those help

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

I control my breathing and try not to overthink it.

Anonymous · Answer

You asking what do people do when they’re afraid or you asking for yourself? If so afraid of what?

Rangers · Answer

Show no fear and the feeling will be reversed to whoever or whatever is trying to scare you

John_Doesnt · Answer

I grab my gun and the only true bible: the Necronomicon.

RockyHammock · Answer

The worst thing you can do is run from it and let it control your life - I try to do the opposite

OddBeMe · Answer

Tell my wife to calm down, please…. for the children. We don’t have children. Give it time!

LiamJHayden · Answer

Analyze the reason (s). They are nearly always irrational.

boobliker · Answer

get away from it for a week or two just to think! yes cut all ties

Alex8736 · Answer

if backed into a corner i go into fight or flight mode

TallAnon · Answer

Depends whether it's a rational or irrational fear.

Anonymous · Answer

Depends what it is I'm afraid of. Some fears are healthy. It keeps you from dying.

Agape93 · Answer

Depends on the cause

exitseven · Answer

I try to make myself angry.

WellGreetingsISay · Answer

Surround yourself with people you can trust

madamblack · Answer

Hiding my inside or I'll pray

Pacquet · Answer

Meditate, maybe do a breathing exercise.

jamesgoldman · Answer

Pour a glass of scotch down my neck

NostalgiaSenpi · Answer

Stop being afraid and be awesome instead.

Fuentes · Answer

My fight or flight response hits quick

es20490446e · Answer

Fix it.

BarryLiverstone · Answer

I pray

Heolurt · Answer

Man up

shortster · Answer

Back away slowly.

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