Fear is an ambiguous feeling that a person experiences. On the one hand, fear restrains, depriving the will. But it is closely related to the instinct of self-preservation, which means it helps a person to survive.
You will need
- an object that causes fear.
Instruction manual
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If you want to eliminate fear, do not expect quick and easy victories. Fighting fear is an event that requires strong-willed efforts and time-consuming. If in the end you manage to overcome fear, you will significantly advance in personal development.
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An example is the fear of snakes. Some people suffer from this phobia. It is based on an unconscious fear of death. After all, snakes in some cases really pose a threat to life. If you want to get rid of fear, you should look him directly in the eye.
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It is not required that you come to the terrarium and look into the eyes of snakes. It is dangerous for the psyche, fear can multiply. A meeting with an object that causes horror should be done in stages.
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Set as far as possible from the snake. To do this, contact the person who bred or holds the snake. These are photographers who offer to take a picture with a python or a boa constrictor. Ask the person with the snake to walk about 50 meters. You will experience a little fear, because the snake is far away. After standing 5-10 minutes away from the source of the phobia, cope with the excitement, bring the nervous system to rest. You will achieve better results if you are supported by someone close to you.
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Next time, reduce the distance between you and the snake to 40 meters. If the fear is too strong, reduce the distance gradually, by 1-2 meters per lesson. Since the snake is far away and not dangerous, the subconscious fear of death will gradually decline. So, the fear of snakes will decrease.
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At the final stage, when the distance between you and the snake will be minimal, you should stroke the snake or take it in your hands. At this moment, get rid of fear completely. The example described here is suitable for dealing with any phobias.
Useful advice
In the fight against fear, imagination plays an important role. You can imagine fear as a formidable adversary and overcome it. For example, fear is a blazing fire, mentally extinguish it. This is an effective method, especially when working with children.