Can you actually get over a fear?

Question

People say that the best way to get over a fear is by facing it... Well, I have tried facing my fears, but it never works...

I mean, my top 4 fears are death, heights, rejection, and stage fright. I really can't get over the death thing.. that is enevitable, but the other three... I'd really like to overcome those fears... Any tips to how I could gradually overcome these, besides looking over the edge of a building or something?

Answer 1

Overcoming your own fear depends on the person. First of all, I learned how to overcome my fear through thinking about it. I thought of things that could happened to me once I'm there facing my fear. But I came to a conclusion that all of my fears could easily be overcome by simply thinking that nothing bad will happen if I just face it. First of all, your Fear of Death... You don't have to fear it, cause evryone in this world will someday die, you should learn to get over it. And simply put it in your mind that Dying is just a part of our lives, and we can just simply move on after days of mourning and etc... Secondly, your Fear on Rejection... You simply should learn how to accept that you have been rejected by someone, not all of us in this world is perfect. Being rejected is just simply a lesson for us. No need to fear it for you can learn from it. Thirdly, Stage Fright... I learned how to overcome my Stage Fright through my English Class... Our teacher always gave us stuff to present during class, and made us report infront of our class. I was able to overcome that fear through simply giving myslef a High Self-Esteem... Learn how to smile infront of your audience, and learn how to present your topic well. You can do this through thinking that people infront of you are just nobody, and they see you as somebody infront of the stage. Well, thats how I got over that fear. And lastly, your Fear of Heights... I'm not really sure how you can overcome this, cause I don't really fear heights. But as long as you put it in your mind that you won't fall off, maybe it could help. ^^

Answer 2

Get over fear? No. Can you get over the fear of something specific, YES! Face your fears. Like heights. Take a small plane ride. Its not quite the same as standing on a ledge, but you'll see heights in a while different way. Fear of death? Sure, every one has that to some degree, its natural. Does it keep you from doing things you wish to do? Seek a counselor. Stage fright, join a local club. Look for a speaking tutor, they can help you get in to it at your pace.

Facing a fear can be an exhilarating experience. It can also open many doors that you did not know existed. Believe in yourself, and get support from your friends. MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Hope it helped,

Robert

Answer 3

I am answering the question without seeing what others have posted, so if there is repetition, my apologies in advance.

Yes, you can overcome fears. To face some danger, we need strength and energy. When our energy sources are depleted, we find it difficult to face and overcome such fears. Of course, these fears have their pupose too but that is for another day.

I recommend that you try Bach Flower Essences to help you. Mimulus is for fears which are specific and which you can name. Aspen is for vague fears and Rock Rose is for Terror, panic attacks. They are available at your neighborhood health stores or online.

Try them for a few days and tell me how you feel. Reiki will also help you and you can receive Reiki freely by joining the yahoo group, Reiki_Path.

Wish you all the best.

Answer 4

U can actually get over a fear but not always by facing the fears. sometimes u have to actually brain wash yourself, to tell yourself continually that there is no need to fear.
Sometimes u can talk to people in deeper trouble, to see that your fears are really shallow.
About death, u can mesmerise yourself that death is better than life, life after death is better than this monotonous life, u can meet god face to face, and so on, and with time, u may actually look forward to death.

Answer 5

ANY FEAR CAN BE TIDE OVER BY SINCERE MEDITATION AND PRAYER

Your prayer is from your heart. Further You must have to understood the fact that God is present in our heart. This can be realised in meditation. Further we are the creation of our own destiny. As per Hindu sacred religion, we carry all good and bad deeds life after life. There is no end unless we pray for unification of self with the divineliness.
Hence there is always a possible way to complete mergence with God in this life by a simple and wonderful meditation

Answer 6

There are so many real things to be afraid of nowadays. Having lived through 9-11, I can tell you that gettting up on a stage or looking off a steep cliff seems very insignificant.
Mind over matter!

Answer 7

youve gotta be kidding me?
you should email me or something.
falling off a building is not fear is pistivity.
fear is different, its like o **** y am i even looking its a long way down yada, im sleepy but i cant fall asleap.
crap..

Answer 8

Phobia can really cured. Go now and make an appointment with your GP to refer you to a Psychiatrist, who will take you step by step untill you will be phobia-free. Be brave and patient and everything will be alright.

Answer 9

Yes you can.