The Importance Of Overcoming Excessive Fear
Fear is a natural thing that happens to every human being. Whether it's fear when you want to take an exam, watch a horror movie, or be afraid of other things. Fear itself comes from ourselves. Fear can occur in two stages, namely a biochemical reaction and an emotional response. When afraid, some people give several signs such as excessive sweating, suddenly pale face, can't stay still, some even get out of control.
Biochemical reactions occur as in the case of being afraid to speak in public and also performing a major operation. While the emotional response, fear can occur such as panic, anxiety, and avoid something.
Whatever happens, excessive fear is not good. Therefore, there are several ways to overcome excessive fear, including:
Give time for the body to calm down
The first thing to do to avoid excessive fear is to find time for the body to calm down. Examples include taking a deep breath, drinking a sip of water, and also diverting the fear by leaning against a wall or listening to appropriate music.
Identify triggers for fear
Before we know how to overcome excessive fear, we must also investigate first why the fear occurs. That way you can control something that scares you or avoid it.
Build self-confidence
The next thing to do is build self-confidence. Although it seems difficult to do, we must develop it because one way to overcome excessive fear is to be more confident and believe that we ourselves are capable or able.
Think positive
Excessive fear can arise because of negative thoughts that suddenly appear. Therefore, to be able to eliminate fear, you also need to think positively. Assume that everything will be fine. Then it will make your fear less.
Don't hesitate to ask for help
As with other emotional states, fear can also help us identify problems. If indeed telling the closest person can't help, then don't hesitate to seek help from a professional expert such as a psychiatrist.
Avoid channeling your fear of cigarettes, drugs, liquor, and drugs
Many people overcome their fear by running to illegal goods such as drugs or alcohol. It is better to avoid it and replace it with a healthier pattern. Instead, try to be better at managing rest times and hours of sleep at night.
Those are some ways to overcome excessive fear. Everything can be done if there is a will within ourselves and also we must believe that we are able to fight the fear that exists within us. Whatever the risk, fear is bound to happen to all humans. But excessive fear also should not continue to exist in us. Passion to fight fear!
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