How do you overcome irrational fears?

Question

I have a crazy fear of whales. I'm afraid of their size, that they are gonna eat me, a lot of stuff about them. I'm so scared of them that i'm afraid of lakes sometimes because i'm afraid that there is a whale or killer whale. People laugh at me and make fun of me but i want to know how i can overcome fears!!

Answer 1

Most people will tell you that the best way to overcome your fears is to face them. Start with something small at first...look up whales on the internet and educate yourself about them. Once you feel you have a decent understanding of whales and all the things they can, and cannot, do (like eat people :o) , move up to looking at photos of them. Put one up in your room where you will see it all the time. Tell yourself that the whale can't hurt you...that it is a gentle creature. Keep doing that for as long as it takes to convince your subconscious that it's true. Then, once you are past information and photos, try visiting an aquarium and looking at whales. If you can do that without screaming or running in the opposite direction, you'll know you are over your fear. Good luck!

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Answer 2

well lakes dont have sharks i must agree!! but if u r havin ' soo much fear of sharks, talk 2 a professional!!