A List of Fears

Take a look at the following list to see which stimuli or thoughts might sometimes cause you to feel uncomfortable. Basic fears can be expressed in an infinite number of ways according to each personŐs specific mental mechanisms.

The various expressions of fear have different names, such as insecurity, anxiety, concern, weakness, worry, inability, confusion, fear itself, depression, denial, shock, hysteria, panic, paralysis, anger, hate, rage, aggressiveness, violence, jealously, etc.

Remember that sometimes fears can be subconscious, thus, although our basic emotion is fear, we might react with anger or crying. Even when we may not consciously fear, our inner child or subconscious may.

Check on this list whatever makes you feel uncomfortable and add anything else you discover.

Your own death

Sudden death by accident

Death of a loved one

Illness

Being paralyzed

Growing old

War

Earthquakes

Snakes, rats, mice, cockroaches

Dogs, cats

Failure at work

Failure in relationships

Failure at school,

Failure in life

Rejection from others

Being laughed at by others

Criticism

Loneliness

Financial insecurity

OthersŐ aggressiveness

The dark

The unknown

God or his punishment

Losing your freedom

Losing your self-worth

Conflicts with others

The sea, heights, fires

Cars, planes, boats

Elevators, confined spaces

Large gatherings of people

Travelling by your self

Losing your sanity

Being rejected in a love relationship

The opposite sex

Microbes and dirt

Others_________________________________

Now keep in mind what you fear as you continue reading

The next sections of this series will offer us effective means of freeing ourselves from fear. If we care for our bodies and minds, they will care for us. Be Well

Copyright © Robert Elias Najemy.

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