Fear

Fear is often a type of feeling we get do to something we feel uncomfortable about or threatened by. That fear may be real such as the fear that someone you know will harm you if it has been a turbulent relationship. Other fears though such as of bugs, mice, or even the dark though often are made more than they really are by the individual. This isn’t to say that they don’t have a real fear of them, just that they can take action to make the fear more acceptable or to diminish it all together.

It is very helpful if you share your fears with others. Turn to someone you can trust that will offer you support. The last thing you need is to be ridiculed about your fears since they are so real to you. Having someone willing to listen can help you to take the steps to overcome those fears. Keeping them hidden inside of you isn’t going to do anything but allow them to fester and to grow.

Children often have some fears too and parents need to be understanding of this. A child may fear their parent won’t return. They may also have the common fear of the dark or that there are monsters lurking under their bed. Parents need to give their children plenty of support and encouragement when it comes to such fears. This is going to be an important part of the self image that a child develops.

Not all fear is bad though as it can also serve as a way to protect yourself. The fear of being kidnapped can prevent children from wondering off. The fear of being raped can ensure a woman isn’t leaving clubs with men she knows nothing about. It can also give someone the courage to leave a difficult relationship because if they don’t they will soon end up dead.

A person shouldn’t be embarrassed about their fears though as all of us have them. Anyone that tells you they aren’t afraid of something isn’t being honest. The fear may be small or it may be large. It may be imagined or it may be something very real. Regardless though you should take action to alleviate those fears. In many cases the though of the fear is worse that what it is actually all about.