Avoiding our fears only prevents us from moving forward and can make us anxious. A good way to deal with fear is to face it! Fear causes us to notice and remember negative events, which reinforces our sense of something uncomfortable or scary.
For example:
- Fear can also cause us to feel disconnected from others.
- Fear can shatter our sense of the world as we know it.
- Fear causes us to believe we are unable to do something or achieve a goal.
There are many reasons for this, but friends and family can help us make a realistic assessment of the fear. With the support of others, we can feel more confident that we can deal with issues. And physically, having a loved one close can calm us and reduces the fight or flight response.
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