Why do I just fear away from everything new?
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Moderated by Smita Joshi, BA Psychology / MA / Advanced EFT Practitioner
Updated: Sep 10, 2018
Anonymous
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Apr 25, 2015
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Most likely because you do not know what to expect, and choose to rather be comfortable in your own known circumstances, thus also missing out on good opertunities
Anonymous
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Nov 2, 2015
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It's natural for human beings to fear new things. The usual cause is oblivion - not knowing what comes after. But you really shouldn't worry. Later and tomorrow is a far away place. Live in the moment because every moment is a new beginning.
Oli4545
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Sep 10, 2018
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Although necessary, change can generate stress and anxiety. Fearing change is totally normal considering that even though we know the situation we are in right now, we do not know how this will evolve. Fear of the unknown is a natural human reflex.
However, it is important to remember that change is necessary to progress and better things might ensue it. The positivity of change might be instantaneous, or it might be a long-term process that will affect your life more extensively. Novelty in your life also means that you can also evolve and better yourself, and that negativity is never permanent.
Anonymous
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Jan 28, 2015
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Change brings us into contact with the unknown, and that can be scary. Our minds are hard wired to bring order and routine to everything we see. Just remember, the unexpected can be full of joy as well as fear. When you learn to greet the unknown with a sense of wonder, you expose yourself to the raw exhileration of true freedom, and the strength to transcend your fear.
FeatherIce25
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Apr 17, 2015
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Changes are hard to accept but inevitable. Self validate and tell yourself you'll be fine. Have some confidence in yourself.
Anonymous
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Jun 7, 2015
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Because you have it in your mind that everything new if fearful to me. Take it out of your mind and you will be just fine and try to see the thing in a good way.
Anonymous
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Jun 11, 2015
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What we're afraid of is not that "everything new". It's not the change that we fear, it's the unknown that we're scared of. Often, it's easier to go on with what we're familiar with, and not taking a risk that might trigger a whole new sense of insecurity, anxiousness and self-humiliation.
Spreest
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Nov 17, 2015
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I think it is kind of based on human instinct. New things are not as predictable as old things, so there is more room for speculation.
Anonymous
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Aug 1, 2016
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The way I see it, people are scared of new things because they're unfamiliar. You know the saying that goes something like, "People are only scared of what they don't know"? That's what this makes me think of, and that quote perfectly describes this type of situation. Once you become more familiar with new situations, it's likely that you'll become more comfortable with them.
purpleRaven76
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Sep 12, 2016
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Fear of the unknown is very common. In a new situation, you can't plan ahead how to act or react. Once you're in a new situation, it's no longer unknown!
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