A fear of fear

I'm afraid of anything that could possibly scare me. It started when I read this horror book called "it". It made me think of what it means to be afraid and it really frightens me. It's like I'd go downstairs and it's dark so I'd think " don't get scared, don't get scared... " and the thought of being scared makes me afraid. It makes me think "if I'm afraid then my fears might come true" am I the only one? I think of anything that could possibly scare me and I would get really scared. And I know for a fact that some demon doll or killer clown won't appear but I still get afraid. It's so irrational that I question if it's normal.

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55% Normal
Based on 11 votes (6 yes)
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Comments ( 5 )
  • A clown might actually appear. In my neighborhood last year someone found a clown sleeping in their attic.

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  • frontpleatedkhakis

    It's common to have general anxiety. Ask for help when it gets in the way of having a normal life.

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  • RoseIsabella

    Maybe on some level you enjoy being scared.

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  • joewithasideofdoe

    Remember whatever is there when its dark is the only thing that is there before the lights went out, nothing more...

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  • NameIsTaken

    Thats normal dont worry. Its only for a short period like that.And it will go completly away when you get older.

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