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Jen

Hello, my name is Jen and I am a super anxious person. On a quest to fear fewer things, I will share what helps me on this blog. I know I'm not alone in being nervous and afraid of a lot of things. Let's face what we're scared of so we can get back to enjoying life!

How to Handle the Fear of Throwing Up in Public

Another reason I hate to leave the house is my fear of throwing up in public. Similar to my fear of fainting in public, it’s often that I get that queasy nauseous feeling that makes me think I could vomit. I don’t think I have full-blown emetophobia, which is the official name for fear of …

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How to Protect Yourself from Carjackings

If you are afraid of being carjacked, you are certainly not alone. Depending on your location, carjackings might be a rather legitimate concern at this time. Where I live, I hear about armed carjackings almost daily. A person a few blocks from me was a victim in their own driveway. First of all, if an …

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Tips to Deal with the Fear of Passing Out in Public

One of the reasons I don’t like to go anywhere is my fear of passing out in public. Until recently, I thought I was alone in this somewhat irrational fear of fainting when I leave the house. Like with most things, there are others out there who fear this! Turns out that people with an …

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How to Feel Safer Walking the Dog Alone

Walking the dog alone is a great way to connect with your four-legged family member. Unfortunately, it’s also a great way to get inside your own head. If you have any sort of tendency toward anxiety or a disorder like General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), it’s all too easy to get dragged down into the rabbit …

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