Lemony SnicketThere are two kinds of fears: rational and irrational- or in simpler terms, fears that make sense and fears that don't.
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There are two kinds of fears: rational and irrational- or in simpler terms, fears that make sense and fears that don't. If you're afraid of heights, for example, it's pretty simple to understand why you're afraid of holding objects over your head. A fear that makes sense. But what about the fear of the unknown? Or the fear of death? Fear is something that can negatively affect all aspects of your life.
It can keep you from getting out of bed in the morning, keep you from taking risks, and even keep you from doing things that may be helpful to your mental health. So how do you recognize a fear that makes no sense? The answer is simple: You don't. You cannot always recognize your own fears because they are often masked by rational fears.
Once you understand this fact, you can begin to recognize irrational fears and eliminate them entirely.
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