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Rationalizing Your Irrational Fears

Many people deal with irrational fears from time to time but for those with anxiety, they can become a powerful force. Irrational fears are something that can be difficult to escape because in some level an anxious person may know that their fears are unfounded. Coping with irrational fears is a challenge but it is necessary in order to alleviate feelings of anxiety and panic that can interrupt your daily life.

People develop irrational fears at some point in their life that are very different from normal healthy fears that are associated with survival. Learned irrational fears can happen through various experiences in our lives that drive deep-rooted anxiety. People with irrational fears can even start to develop specific phobias that can become very crippling.

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In order to overcome irrational fears it is important to identify what your specific fears are and try to determine what caused them. Getting to the root of your fear can help you understand it and fight it through rationalization. It is also helpful to learn how to recognize your own abilities to handle your fears and find tools you can use to minimize anxiety when these fears arise.

One of the biggest changes in mindset that a person with irrational fears needs to make is realizing that there are some things that they cannot be in control of. An anxious person might feel that they want to be more in control of their environment and their fears stem from this feeling. Learning to accept that you can’t control certain things such as what other people think of you, or random events that can occur can help you stop feeling anxious about those things.

Learning to let go of irrational fears can take a lot of work but ultimately can improve mental health and reduce anxiety in the long run.