You're Not Really Afraid - The Illusion of Fear

Are your fears grounded in reality, or are they just an illusion of the mind?
In this video, we explore the illusion of fear and how our minds create it. You're not really afraid - let's uncover the truth together.

[@James-Zhang]

Here's one of my biggest hidden fears that I uncovered literally just today with the help of my therapist. The fear of not being enough. This was a very deep hidden fear that I was not conscious of, but looking back I can clearly see how it affected me, my self worth, and my relationships. The most insidious fears are the ones that are hidden from plan view, the ones that are not apparent until you dig deeper. That is why I always recommend therapy to anyone. A good therapist can help you spot things out of your conscious awareness and bring it into the light.

[@GratefulTracy]

Young persons like this individual are why there is a bright future. We got this. 🙏👍🤗

[@James-Zhang]

😄😄

[@sabrinafatimahshafqat3422]

The fear of my aunthentic self not being accepted

[@Rednodge_9]

I'm afraid of changing. The people close to me want me to change, and I get that they only want what's "good" for me, but that would mean this current me, the me you're seeing now, has to die.
I don't want to die. Change is synonymous with death. So it's more like, I'm afraid of dying. I'm afraid of becoming a different person. At the same time, I do want to change and grow as a person. I'm willing to get out of my comfort zone. It sounds fun. It sounds fulfilling.
There's this internal conflict between the me that wants to die and be reborn vy breaking out of its shell, and the me who wants to stay here for a bit longer. This is what is bothering me. It makes me so mad. It's painful and agonzing.
It doesn't help that the people around me want me to change. Like, they're pressuring me to change, because the present 'me' isn't right, it isn't 'normal', it isn't 'acceptable'. They tell me that I need to change right here, right now.
But I am willing to put in the effort, learn and try new things. I do want it. I want to do what I want, I would like to welcome unfamiliar experiences in my life.
But no, they want it now. They want me to do a complete 180. And at this point, I think I should just 'pretend to change', because I am sick and tired of people telling me to change, 'grow up', be mature and more sociable.
But change is inevitable, isn't it? It's what I've done for the entirety of my years living, I'm just living. I'm just here. Whether I like it or not, I *am* going to change, it's outside of my control. Sure, I can speed or slow down the process, but that's it. I'm just delaying the inevitable because I'm so attached to this 'me' that I've constructed for the past few years, and worked so hard to sustain.
I don't want to die. I'm scared, yet I'm angry. I don't want to do this. Change is already natural, why should I have to constantly remind myself that the 'me' right now isn't "good"? I'm going to die anyway.
I could go on and on about my people-pleasing issues and not taking my own mental health seriously, but this little rant has gone too long. I'm sorry for dumping all my stuff here. I also have issues controlling my emotions and impulses, but I won't elaborate any further.
Thank you for this video. I wanted an outlet to get this baggage out, and it may be selfish of me to bother you with my problems. But I really am grateful for this.
Thank you.

[@NomfaneloRoboji]

Fear of public speaking.

[@James-Zhang]

Public speaking... the #1 fear in the world