Many men have thought at least once in their lives about how to overcome their fear of a fight. When the conflict is no longer possible to solve with the help of words, there is only one option - to enter into a battle with the enemy. In such a situation, it is very important to control your emotions and not let the feeling of fear take over.
Fear is a natural reaction of consciousness to potential danger. It is this feeling that underlies the instinct of self-preservation and protects a person from making erroneous decisions. In men, fear often arises before fights and fights. And contrary to the popular belief that any conflict can be resolved peacefully, in life every now and then there are situations when it is impossible to avoid a fight. In this case, you need to be able to stand up for yourself, overcoming the obsessive feeling of fear.
Causes of Fear of Fighting
According to psychologists, the fear of a fight is a neurotic fear that is not tied to a specific object. Its cause is self-doubt and a desire to protect oneself from impending danger.
Oftentimes, the fear of starting a fight arises from the fear of physical pain. In this case, remember that your opponent is the same person as you. He, too, is afraid of pain and injury, no matter how rude and impudent he may seem to you.
How to overcome your fear of fighting
Above all, try to drown out your fear with stronger emotions. Imagine something that might make you angry or furious. In a state of emotional arousal, fear of a fight will immediately recede into the background. Just do not overdo it: losing touch with reality, you can seriously injure your opponent.
Another way to get rid of fear is self-hypnosis. This method is recommended by many psychologists. Inspire your subconscious mind that you are completely confident in yourself and are not afraid of any fights.
Some people do their best to avoid a fight just because they don't know how to stand up for themselves. If you are one of them, sign up for self-defense courses or engage in contact martial arts (for example, karate, ashihara karate, sambo, taekwondo). Martial arts teach a philosophy of wrestling that will help a person overcome the anxiety before a fight.
If several people want to start a fight with you at once, do not hesitate and call outsiders for help. There is nothing wrong with trying to avoid a fight this way. In essence, this is no longer a fight, but a beating, and if the attackers prevail over you, you can get very badly hurt. At this point, start behaving inappropriately. Shout, wave your arms, jump, run. This will help you grab the attention of other people and confuse opponents.
By following the above tips, you can easily get rid of the fear of a fight and will be able to protect yourself and your loved ones in any situation.
