The most reassuring thing we can say to someone who feels fear.

Phobias and anxieties are best overcome when we face them face-to-face. It's not easy, but step by step people can learn to deal with their anxieties and fears - and even overcome them.

Here's what Dr. Suma Chand, a clinical psychologist who helps people struggle with phobias , says :

"The most calming thing I can tell everyone about fear is this: All emotions change. You will not remain in panic for the rest of your life. Continue forward with perseverance and fear will melt away. "

"The more you feed the fear, the more it grows," says Chand. - Fear is snatching people. It closes you in a box. Your world is becoming smaller. After a while, you are more afraid of the discomfort of fear than of the thing that scares you. When you avoid what you are afraid of, you feel safe and comfortable and do not want to do anything that will shake the safe cocoon of comfort. But you pay a heavy price - the freedom to live your life the way you want. "

Dr. Chand describes when it is time to pay attention to fear:

"The moment you need to address some fear is when you find that it causes you a lot of distress and affects your life in a very negative way. For example, many people are afraid of snakes that can be dangerous. If your mind is not overwhelmed by this fear and you do not think it impedes your everyday life, there is no problem. On the other hand, many people are afraid of cats that are not particularly dangerous. These people may have the problem of visiting friends who have cats and start avoiding such situations. "

Social phobias are very common and people who experience them often feel tense of any social situation. Dr. Chand says:

"I had a patient with a social phobia ... I pointed out to her the choice that stands before her. If she chooses to get involved in situations she is afraid of, she has a chance to realize her dreams. But if he chooses to avoid them, it is guaranteed that nothing will change. She chose to face her fears to question her worrying thoughts. Today she has a partner and is about to build a long-term relationship. "

Source: PsychCentral.com

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