“What am I afraid of?”

Psychologist: In the face of unknown fear, 5 points to think about to eliminate anxiety

2bebetter
4 min readMar 11, 2024

Your help can make a difference for others.

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When the people around us are in trouble, suffering from stress, fear, anxiety, and depression… As companions, what actions can we take to make the other person feel better? The simplest help I can provide is to “have a chat with him.” A healing dialogue can help those close to relieve anxiety, release stress, and face fears, while also promoting the other person’s self-awareness and re-establishing self-confidence. The power we can have in helping others cannot be underestimated, and as long as you are willing, you can also make a difference in the people you love.

Imagine the worst outcome

When we think about something scary, we tend to quickly think about something that will make us happier. Once this happens, the catastrophizing thought that brought the anxiety to its peak is not dealt with but is simply diverted elsewhere.

We still have a picture of disaster in our heads, such as a tragic accident, unpaid bills, a broken marriage, etc. It will stubbornly linger in the bottom of our consciousness, threatening to come out at any time.

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