We are going to examine fear. Fear isn't bad, it is a good response to keep you safe. It is living in fear that causes the issues, not acknowledging the fear or letting it control you when things get overwhelming. Therefore, looking at what is fear, how do we respond to fear, how is fear still controlling us today. What our beliefs are on fear, will help us move forward. Remember you are in control, and be patient with yourself. I am proud of you.
What do we do when fear takes over. ask yourself these questions:
- Why: Why am I responding this way
- What: What has happened to trigger my fear
- Who: Who has the power here?
Resources:
Book: "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and body in the Healing of Trauma" by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
Tapping: Tapping 101
Pscotheropy technic: EMDR
Podcast: Emotional Badass - Where Moxie meets Mindful, by Nikkie Eisenhauer
Emotions that are Fear-based or are “covers” for Fear. http://conqueringfearspiritually.com/CFS/secret-fear-based-emotions/
- Anger
- anxiety/ worry/ panic
- dishonesty (lying- to others and to yourself)
- being boastful
- feeling hopeless/ despair / depression
- illness/ fatigue
- negativity
- getting cold feet or giving up
- excessive focus on the past or the future
- jealousy and suspicion/ resentment
- shrinking away (not being your true self)/hiding away
- being too selfish / not considering other people’s opinions or views
- pleasing other people
- not confronting others for fear of arguments
- not asking others to help you
- feeling worthless
- feeling helpless
- feeling alone