#facingyourfears

The funny part is that this was about playing DnD with his cousins 😅.

A disguised communication. A combination of bold letters. A hidden identification.

I've noticed that I get really uncomfortable when people touch me or get really close to me while I'm eating. In the depths of my eating disorder I only ever felt comfortable eating when I was alone because it was almost as if I saw eating in itself as a dirty act or a sign of weakness. Having others see me and touch me while doing something that I used to think made me "weak", "gluttonous" or "piglike" is still really difficult. However, I have noticed that the only thing that helps to overcome this discomfort and fear is purposefully putting yourself in those situations more often.

Facing Religious Fears and Overcoming Irrational Fears and LimitationsDo you ever question your religious beliefs? We know that fears are limitations if not challenged, yet facing religious fears is hard. Let's explore how to identify, confront, and rise above these boundaries. Religion masquerades as a social institution of peace and solace. In reality, it is based on manipulation through fear.

Scientists debate whether fear exists solely in the mind or whether it is a repeatable, measurable phenomenon. For example, fear of heights is common. Most people do not fear the high place itself; they fear falling from it. In other words, falling poses a danger, not just the height alone. People rarely mention gravity when explaining why heights feel scary. Religion can act like an invisible force in a similar way. Hidden rules can look harmless, but they can trigger intense anxiety or guilt that blocks life. Remember the phrase fears are limitations if not challenged and use it as a guide. Challenging fear does not mean attacking people. Challenging fear means asking what feels true and what merely scares you into obedience. Culture and Early Learning Shape Fear Different places teach different dangers. A child raised near snakes will learn to recognize certain sounds and respond quickly to them. A child raised in a city will not react the same way to those jungle sounds. Habits are formed from the experiences people have daily. Religious habits work the same way. People repeat prayers, rituals, and stories until those actions become automatic. Humans have a built-in survival switch: fight, flight, or freeze. That 3-F response can attach to many things.

Scientists debate whether fear exists solely in the mind or whether it is a repeatable, measurable phenomenon. For example, fear of heights is common. Most people do not fear the high place itself; they fear falling from it. In other words, falling poses a danger, not just the height alone. People rarely mention gravity when explaining why heights feel scary. Religion can act like an invisible force in a similar way. Hidden rules can look harmless, but they can trigger intense anxiety or guilt that blocks life. Remember the phrase fears are limitations if not challenged and use it as a guide. Challenging fear does not mean attacking people. Challenging fear means asking what feels true and what merely scares you into obedience. Culture and Early Learning Shape Fear Different places teach different dangers. A child raised near snakes will learn to recognize certain sounds and respond quickly to them. A child raised in a city will not react the same way to those jungle sounds. Habits are formed from the experiences people have daily. Religious habits work the same way. People repeat prayers, rituals, and stories until those actions become automatic. Humans have a built-in survival switch: fight, flight, or freeze. That 3-F response can attach to many things. Over time, some people link it to religious rules or ideas.