We all like to think we're unique. But when it comes to our fears, we're anything but. Snakes, spiders and heights are all it takes to send many of us cowering in the corner. For some, Public speaking might as well be called public sweating.
Some fears are just universal, but they don’t have to be misunderstood. ,the so called experts think some fears have developed as a response to situations thought to cause harm, such as a poisonous bite, or, in the case of a closed space, those that make us vulnerable to a predator. And if they aren't innate, we can easily pick them up from our parents or by watching a frightening experience, such as a near-drowning.
I would say my greatest fear is not death but something bad happening to my son. That is a fear i struggle with greatly.
So what is your number one fear? And is there a way to get over our fears?
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I've spent most of my life overcoming my fears. I used to be afraid of many things. I guess I can't say I really overcame them, but I faced them and now I don't let them stop me from doing anything.
An example - I am (more accurately "was") a mediocre snow-skier. It to several trips to Colorado to become a barely intermediate skier. The first time I got mountain sickness and threw-up in front of the class group! When I finally started getting the hang of skiing, I would go to the highest possible run I could manage. Skiing was the only way down. Then I'd ski down as fast as I could. It was absolutely thrilling - not because I was so good or that I was on some difficult terrain - but because it was hard for me.
Now my main fear is of getting old and not being able to do some of the things I still want to do. I'm also afraid of getting Alzheimers, like my Mom. If anyone can figure out a way to make that an adrenaline high, let me know.
Patti I understand your fear of getting old and Alzheimer's. But I had the fear of not getting old. I still have that fear. I am so uncertain of the quantity of the rest of my life. I know I should focus on quality. Other than the normal spider, heights, and crowds phobias I am scared to death of loosing Amber to Satan. That alone has caused me to have a re-occurrence of my GURD. I have made myself available to her but she will not talk to me about what all is bothering her.
I am afraid of my future children not being saved. Of course, I will do my best to show them "the way"!
I am afraid of losing my teeth (I have a bridge). Without it I look like a pre-pubescent girl.
As a healthcare provider, I am afraid of causing harm to one of my patients.
As a driver, I am afraid of causing an accident in which someone is hurt.
I am not afraid of snakes and roaches, but I think they are disgusting.
I am afraid my dog will start choking, and I won't be able to save him. Does anyone know how to do the Heimlech on a dog?? Oh, here it is...
PICTURE HERE
I think I have covered my main fears.
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