Sometimes the thought comes to some people: “how to stop being afraid of everything and start living”. Fears themselves are not particularly dangerous. But if you pay attention to them, the situation can only get worse, so you need to make an effort to control yourself.
What exactly scares you?
As a rule, those who experience fear are not always aware of what exactly they are afraid of.
Even according to psychologists, it is simply impossible to feel fear of everything.
In other words, it is necessary to dot all the i's. To do this, take a piece of paper and write down all the fears that have haunted you lately. It is best to write without thinking, the first thing that comes to mind. Are you afraid of the cold? Green plants? Maybe water? Feel free to add to your list. Later you will understand that it is not that big, usually less than ten points.
Then take your previously compiled list and re-read it carefully, analyze the information received. Most likely, not all fears are so bad. Some of them are simply the instinct for self-preservation. Such fears do more good than harm. They keep you safe from danger.
Other fears come from childhood. It is not always easy to get rid of them on your own. We'll have to tune in to serious inner work. There are fears that can easily be equated with ordinary anxiety. When the classification is complete, it is time to move on to the next stage - "disposal".
Getting rid of fears
In order to stop being afraid of something, in some cases it is necessary to meet with this face to face. This should be done only when you do not risk your life, health and do not harm others.
If the railway frightens you, you should not repeat the fate of Anna Karenina from the novel of the same name and throw yourself under the train. But it is quite possible to make a short trip by train. Ask a friend or family member to support you in this situation. If you are afraid of water, start swimming first in a shallow pool, and only then in those areas where there is no bottom. So you will understand that many of the things that previously scared you are not so scary.
If you suffer from constant anxiety, then the problem here is the lack of internal balance.
Then you should engage in spiritual practices, read the relevant literature, go to special trainings and seminars. Someone finds themselves and comes to humility through yoga, others - through attending church. In fact, there are many ways. Here you should listen to your inner self and understand what you really lack.
If you cannot get rid of your fears on your own, you should think about meeting with a psychologist. Perhaps, with its help, you will feel much better and get rid of phobias forever.
