3 tips for dealing with fear

I could relate to a lot of this and the quotes and comments have been a blessing! Thanks.

I love your take on things and this couldn't have come at a better time!Here is one of my favorite quotes.

"The key to change......is to let go of fear." Rosanne Cash

Focusing on being present in the moment helps me alot. We know that bad things happen and all the trappings that we use to define who we are can be lost. I really like my stuff, so in the present, while I have it, I'm going to to really experience the gratitute that I have for my comfort and security. I will pay attention, to what I can do, to keep my family safe, but now is the time to pay it forward and practice random acts of kindness. And make a donation to the food bank!

Two types of fear, I is anxiety..either non-specific or specific..the other is fear produced by actual danger. The later is normal, anxiety is an illness, which really robs people of valuable time being happy in the moment. Anxiety can be caused by fear of many things, financial security, driving, bridges, elevators, social phobia, water, bugs and the list goes on...the best way to deal with anxiety is to put it in perspective and work to change your feelings and actions. Sometimes meds help, yoga, therapy and exercise..also watch what you eat...and cut the caffeine.

Overcoming fear has created the best opportunities in my life.
Overcoming fear has allowed me to fly to great heights.
Overcoming fear has shown me the way to becoming happy within myself

Thanks, It was nice to read a blog that helps someone deal with fear in a positive way. I am so tored of reading the blogs that have some hate speaking fear monger in them. They are spreading their fear, and you are spreading some calm, level headedness. Thank you.

You're a yoga teacher and you don't meditate? Unless you consider prayer meditation, which it is, but "prayer" encompasses many things other than just meditation.

Anyway, this is what helps me when I get anxious. The things that make people anxious fall into two categories: things I cannot change, and things I can change.

If the cause of my anxiety falls into the first category, then why am I losing sleep over something I cannot do anything about? It's about as logical as worrying about my fish drowning.

If it falls into the second category, and I can do something about it, I will make a list on what needs done, get off my ass, and start doing something. When I finish it, I cross it off my list and keep going.

Back to Roosevelt's quote..... Fear has a new name nowadays, perpetrated by our very own government. It has three names, actually. U.S. Government, terrorism and al-Qaeda.

I enjoyed this very much. just what I need before I run the kids to pre-school.

I realy find this helpful coz from some days there is a great fear that approaches me & made me feel afraid of it everytime i think abt it but doesn't had the courage to face that bt now i think this will realy going to help me out to get me out of the troublesome fear....thnk vry mch...looking frwrd to more of this kind....

I really needed this, thanks.

I really like the rip tide analogy! It's so true - just keep swimming and you'll get through it. :)

I liked this article. It helps to put things in to perspective. I agree we need to be aware of our fears, and try to overcome them or they just keep coming up. I liked the quotes too. Thank you!

I suffer from anxiety, fear and depression everyday of my life. I am on meds, which really only take the ease off. I have been to many MD's and shrinks and nothing can get me out of my sense of fear and dredded doom. I hear and read your words and I have heard them before. However, when you suffer like I do, they are just words. How do you actually live this thing out?? I try and I pray and I meditate all of the above and I am just so tired and afraid, almost to the point of not being able to leave my home. I need help with this and it seems that with the fear and anxiety and panic attacks comes with my past and how badly I want to go back to when I was happy, content and fear free. If anyone can help me, please do..

Living in fear always...

Loved~it!!

i just don't know how to let it go sometimes. I think by letting it go i am in denial or something?

If I didn't fear homework I'd be a doctor by now. I am now planning my 5th attempt at finishing my bachelor's degree. I think fear has EVERYTHING to do with my failure at scholastics so I plan on spearheading it in hopes of overcoming this obstacle. Thank you for the insight and wish me luck!

I really appreciated the approach given in this article. Since returning home from Iraq I have been experiencing a lot of anxiety while re-adjusting. Some say it is P.T.S.D., some just think it's caused from the daily stress of getting back to normal life. But all in all, I think it is all about perspective and attitude! It will be difficult as we all have out own issues and problems! Thanks for the helpful hints!

One of the most insightfull little cues on fear of read in a long time. Thanks !
I have found (having suffered from anxiety and panic attacks in the past) that my fears and insecurities have become my most valuable confidents; they truly show me the way to my fragility and vulnerability. I have found that very often when anxiety or panic appear, I have to "stop and listen" and watch closelly within to see wich emotions or feelings I am not allowing myself to feel or express, could be anger, sadness, or insecurity... I then either share them with a loved one or a friend or simply with my own loving kindness for myself. Thanks again!

I appreciate tip #2. I learned a long time ago that many of my fears have deep roots, and I couldn't fully overcome the hurdle until I dealt with the underlying cause.

http://buzz.prevention.com/community/vapahi/getting-through-an-anxiety-attack

the only thing that works for true fear/ panic is klonopin/xanax. once you experience attacks..life is never the same..don't say breathing or desensitizing yourself..it is a brain chemical or lack thereof..medication is needed