ARE YOU FRAGILE

Are You Fragile?

Anxiety is a fascinating problem!

One of its aspects that continually amazes is anxiety's contradictory nature.  In my practice, I have dealt with patients who have been fearful of driving, public speaking, meeting new people, minor illness, common germs, bridges, blood, dogs, and even the sound of certain words.

At the same time, my patients have been highly competent parents, accomplished students, hard-working executives, experienced emergency personnel, etc.
Conclusion?  Even very strong, very capable people can think they are fragile in the face of something they fear.

These same people can be immobilized by fear, begin treating themselves as incapable, and soon find they shrink from everyday challenges.  My task is to help them see that despite how fragile they feel, the reality is often something quite the opposite.

Don't let fear make you believe you are fragile.  Every time you treat yourself as incapable, you shrink from challenges that would prove you otherwise.  On the other hand, every time you face a fear, you gain confidence.  When you remember how many real life difficulties you have faced, a fear or phobia is small.

In short, only when you challenge yourself to leave your security blanket at home do you have the chance to find that you didn't really need it. 
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