Fear and how it affects Survival
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Survival, Survivalism
Fear itself is not necessarily a bad thing. The Fight or Flight response is what kept early man safe, and it can do the same for you in a survival situation….
IF YOU LEARN HOW TO CONTROL IT.
Learning how to control your anxiety is an extremely important aspect of being prepared. Remember, even the strongest of man can not run from fear, but learning how to use it can greatly increase your chances of survival.
So what can you do to control anxiety?
- Face Your Fears – The worst thing you can do is to pretend that you have no fears. By ignoring them now, you run the risk of letting them control you during a stressful situation. If you allow fear and anxiety to get the best of you, it hampers your ability to make good judgments and sound decisions. This is why you need to learn techniques to help manage your fears and calm yourself in any situation.
- Train – People who are prepared and know what to expect during an emergency situation are less likely to succumb to fear. Most survival situations can be can be overcome by practicing the basics of survival. The more you train, the better you will be able to respond both physically and mentally to a stressful SHTF situation.
- Study - In a survival situation, how much you know will probably determine how you respond to the given situation. Knowledge is the key to survival, it’s also the key to mastering your anxieties and fears.
- Practice Relaxation Techniques – Learning how to relax in a stressful situation is extremely important and is a critical factor in determining the outcome of your situation. Deep breathing techniques, Yoga, and other relaxation techniques are valuable skills that you should try to learn.
- Faith – Many survivalists, POW’s and military have attributed their survival to faith. Faith can get you through some of the toughest situations that life can throw at you. A number of people carry Waterproof Bibles in their survival kits, bug out bags, or hiking backpacks. In a moment of crisis it can be just the thing you need to calm your mind and give you hope.
Thank you for covering this topic. I have actually had pretty bad anxiety problems for years and can attest to faith and relaxation techniques being both very helpful.
i feel like a complete reliance on rational thought is the only “religion” i need and i resent the fact you recommended faith as a means of prepping
amen
You have faith in what you believe, no? Anyhow, it never ceases to amaze me that every time the bible, faith, religion, etc. is mentioned, the atheists come out and have a sh!t fit and start frothing at the mouth. Anon… go start your own prep blog and you never need to again hear those words that get you all convulsive… unless you come here looking for… idea’s.
The different faces of fear
http://shtfschool.com/survival-psychology/the-different-faces-of-fear/
Well like it or not it’s a motivating factor that has helped many people in survival situations. There are many people who consider it the best form of prepping there is.
I find it a little odd that a suggestion about faith should give you feelings of resentment. Nobody was telling you that you had to accept anything, and it should be noted that I never mentioned “religion”.
I feel you have a right to your opinions and, if rational thought helps you, more power to you. But speak for yourself and, whether you resent it or not, let others decide if religion helps them or not in prepping.
rational thought comes from a complex mind in any given situation….taken forgranted as one of the human spiceses….I can comprehind that aspect…but your on a rock spinning through a void of airless vaccum at a extremely high velocity with no certainity of whats next….really now…HOW MUCH FAITH DO YOU HAVE…..GOD will always help me prep……..
As someone who is Agnostic, and doesnt read the bible, nor am I religious, I think its a good idea to have a bible. Even if you are a non believer it can be helpful if you are with people who are, or een just to read and help calm your nerves. Book of Eli anyone? =)
He isn’t pushing religion on anyone here, just mentioning an option for something that helps people. I’m not a member of any organized religion, but the bible has good lessons in it. For some people, it represents hope. If you’re in a crisis situation, hope may make all the difference. Good topic. Fear is a good motivator. It pushes people to do things like, prep, plan, think ahead. Left uncontrolled though, fear turns into panic. Fear is good, normal, healthy. Panic is destructive, demotivating, unproductive. I’m prone to panic attacks myself. Its common with people who have a very creative mind. The creative mind is always working, which is both good and bad. The good, is that you are better able to adapt, think of creative solutions. But then your mind is always running, sometimes focused on completely unreal “what if” ideas. For those of us with a hyperactive mind, its a blessing and a curse. Trying to control it is a daily battle for me.
I know that different people have different beliefs. However, in a SHTF situation, your life is going to come down to you, your knowledge, and your preps. Ask all the “God fearing people” who live in the mid-west how God is looking out for them, with tornadoes tearing through the region every single day!? If it comes down to it, God may be looking out for your immortal soul, but your ass is toast if you rely on him down here. If that weren’t the case, then all you folks who have faith in him wouldn’t bother prepping, because “God is looking out for me.” Yeah, give that a try. Let me know how it turns out. I have faith in myself, my own self-reliance, and my own abilities. Yes, there are aspects of my survival that would depend on other people, but I only put my survival in the hands of people that I know will be able to help with it. Sorry guys, but God isn’t one of them. I may turn to him once things get bleak, but for the time being, we’re on our own folks.
I worked with the terminally ill for several years and was in combat situations so feel qualified to respond. Pls read the book “When Bad Things Happen To Good People”. After reading it,then respond to the article.
God helps those who help themselves. See, God is the ultimate prepper teacher!
The bible idea is great . If you are a believer you will derive intense comfort from it. If you are a non-believer it may just save your life by providing you with fire starting tinder.
This article is not about religion.Everyone is complaining about religion and no one even cares about the article.
There aren’t many nonbelievers in foxholes in a mad minute.
IF IT HELPS ANY – IN TH QUESTION OF FAITH – SINCE ITS SO INFLAMATORY TO OTHERS AT TIMES – KEEP THIS IN MIND – THE WAY THE BIBLE IS DESIGNED – IS IT IS DISTRACTING IN POSITIVE WAYS – I MEAN YOU COULD BE SO UPSET AT ANYTHING SO BAD YOU CANT FUNCTION AND JUST FLIP THE BOOK OPEN AND JUST ATSRT READING THE STORIES -SIMULAR TO SOAP OPERAS WITH LEARNING POINTS IN IT .AND AFTER AWHILE YOU CAN ONLY FOCUS ON WHAT YOUR READING OR WHAT YOUR STRESSING OVER – AND SINCE THE BIBLE IS EASIER ALLOW YOURSELF TO THINK ABOUT IN A FEW MINUTES WHAT EVER YOU WERE STRESSING ON SO HARD – LOSES ITS BITE AND FADES TO A MANAGABLE SITUATION – IVE USED THE BIBLE FOR THIS SEVSERAL TIMES IN LIFE EVNE TO REDUCE PAINS PHISICALLY AFTER ACCIDENTS . SO BESIDES BELIEFS I USE IT A S A TOOL TO GET DISTRACTED AND RELAX LONG ENOUGH TO THINK CLEARER . AND IT ALSO HAS THE ABILITY TO SLOWLY BRAIN WASH YOU TO TREAT OTHER PEOPLE BETTER AND IT HELPS BETTER CLAASES OF PEOPLE GRAVITAE TOWARD YOU IN LIFE BY ADJUSTING YOUR MINDSET TO BE MORE COMPASSIONATE AND CAREING AND OTHERS ARE DRAWN TO THAT SO YOUR SOCIAL SITUATION IMPROVES AND SO DOES YOUR LIFE AND QUALITY OF PEOPLE AROUND YOU – THEN ” I KNOW THE ANTI BIBLE CROWD IS GONNA TRULY HATE ME FOR THIS ONE ” IVE SEEN IN LIFE -ENOUGH EVIDENCE -THAT THERE IS A -REAL PRESESENCE OUT THERE -WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES -THAT HAS DIRECTED THINGS IN AND ARROUND MY LIFE MORE THAN ONCE .IN POSITIVE WAYS .AND IT HAS A COUNTER PART THATS NOTICEABLE THAT EFFECTS IT IN NEGATIVE WAYS -THE ONLY WAY I CAN DESCRIBE THIS – IS WHEN IM TRYING TO DO SOMETHING GOOD FOR THE GOD I BELEIVE IN – I HAVE BAD THINGS COME OUT OF THE WOOD WORK AND AFFECT ME -EXAMPLES WOULD BE IM GOING TO HELP A PASTOR WITH A FINANCIAL GIFT FOR HIS MINISTRY TO HELP DO ENGINE WORK ON THE CHURCH BUSS FOR EXAMPLE – WELL RIGHT BEFORE PAYDAY – STRANGE EXTRA BILLS COME IN -THINGS BREAK DOWN – HIDDEN CHARGES ADDED ON APEAR IN BILLS – SOMETHING REQUIRED IS STOLEN AND NEEDS REPLACEING AT COST – SO A WHOLE LOT OF THINGS POP UP THAT DONT NORMALLY DO RIGHT BEFORE I GO TO DO A GOOD THING AND THESE ARE NOT NORMAL -LIKE SAY A RELATIVE BACK EAST NEEDS HELP WITH RENT BECAUSE -THE LANDLORD INCREASED THERE RENT 4 DAYS BEFORE ITS DUE SO THEY CALL HYSTERICAL NEEDING A WESTERN UNION . SO YOU CAN TELL SOMETHINGS AFFECTING YOU NEGATIVELY BEHIND THE SCENES – WITH A PURPOSE – TO TAKE AWAY EXACTLY WHAT YOU PLANNED ON DOING FOR A CHURCH FOR GOD -NOT THE PASTOR BUT FOR GOD – SO YOUR ALL GOOFED UP ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO HELP OUT WITH THE CHURCH BUSS MORTOR WORK – SO YOU PRAY ABOUT THINGS AND ASK IN PRAYER FOR GODS HELP -THEN OTHER STRANGE THINGS HAPPEN- THINGS YOU ALSO HAVE NO CONTROL OVER – LIKE YOUR BOS GIVING YOU A UNEXPECTED BONUS BECAUSE HE GOT A WINDFALL OF CASH FROM A NEW CONTRACT ACCOUNT – OR YOUR RELATIVE BACK EAST CALLS AND SAYS THAT THE LANDLORD CHANGED HIS MIND AND WILL LOWER THE AMOUNT OF THE NEW RENT HIKE AND ONLY ADD IT TO NEXT MONTHS BILL – OR SOMEONE FROM ACCOUNTING ACALLS ABOUT JACKED UP BILLS AND SAYS THERE WAS AN ACCOUNTING ERROR SO THE BILL WASNT THAT HIGH . AND YOU ACTUALLY GOT IT REDUCED -OR A FAMILY MEMBER – GOT COMISSION ON A HUGE SALE AND WANTED TO GIVE YOU SOME EXTRA MONEY FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY COMMING UP .-OR THE PASTOR CALLS AND SAID THAT THE BUSS WILL BE FIXED – THERE WAS ARECALL ON THE MOTOR OR HE GOT A SHOP TO DONATE LABOUR TO REBUILD IT OR A PARTS SHOP TO DONATE THE PARTS FOR IT ..SO YEP IVE SEEN STRANGE STUFF IN MY LIFE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME EVER SINCE I PUT MY FAITH IN THE FACT THAT GOD DOES TRULY EXIST AND HE IS EXACTLY THE WAY HE CLAIMS TO BE AND THERE IS A DEVIL WHO ALSO IS REAL OUT THERE JAMMING UP THE SYSTEM – TO ALL UN BELIEVERS OUT THERE IM NOT TRYING TO CONVERT ANYONE – BUT THIS MUCH I WILL SAY THERE IS SOMETHING GOING ON OUT THERE THATS NOTICABLE AND BEING MANIPULATED AND CONTROLED BY FORCES I CANNOT COMPREHEND OR EXPLAIN -BUT ITS TO A POINT ITS AGRIVATING AT TIMES OR EXILERATING AT OTHERS BECAUSE WITH TRIAL AND TRIBULATIONS AND STRESSORS ALSO COMES MIRACLES AND JOYS AND BLESSINGS – IVE SEEN ENOUGH TO KNOW THAT THIS IS GOING ON ARROIUND ME IN LIFE -BUT THIS CANT BE EXPLAINED SO I CAN SAY NOTHING TO CONVINCE YOU -NOR WILL I TRY -BUT THIS MUCH I KNOW -SOME DAY- WHEN YOUR ALL MESSED UP – AND GIVE GOD AN HONNEST CHANCE IN YOUR LIFE FOR ONEC AND GIVE HIM TIME TO ASSIST YOU IN WAYS YOU ASK HIM IN SINCERITY – ITS ONE THING TO JUDGE A BOOKM AND SAY ITS JUST A BOOK – AND NOTHING MORE – BUT ITS ANOTHER WHEN YOU SEE AND HEAR STRANGE THINGS MOVING ARROUND IN YOUR LIFE-BEHIND THE SCENES THAT YOU DONT CONTROL -CONTROLLED BY SOMETHING ELSE WORKING OUT THINGS INTO A PATERN BY A DEALINE TO STRICKLY BENEFIT YOU ON YOUR BEHALF BY CERTAIN WAYS – AND WHEN THIS HAPPENS BEFORE YOUR EYES NOT ONCE BUT MANY TIMES IN LIFE – THEN NO ONE HAS TO CONVERT YOU TO ANYTHING – YOULL JUST BE AFIRST HAND SPECTATOR AND WITNESS TO SOMETHING THAT REALLY HAPPENED YOU CANT EXPLAIN NOR UNDERSTAND BUT WHAT EVER IT WAS IT HEARD YOU AND BEYOUND JUST A BOOK A FORCE IN SPIRIT HELPED YOU OR OTHERS YOU ACRE ABOUT OUT OF A JAM – AND THEN IT HITS YOU – YOU ASKED IN FAITH AND SPOKE TO AN INVISABLE BEING IN SPIRIT THAT HAS A NAME AND TITLE AND YOU SPECIFFICALLY ASKED FOR SPAECIFFIC HELP ACCORDING TO HIS PLANS AND HIS DESIRES – AND HE HANDLED THINGS FOR YOU YOU COUD NOT SO NOW YOUR NEW FRIEND HAS A NAME YOU ADRESSED HIM WITH – GOD :} AND SON OF GOD JESUS CHRIST :}AND THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD :}ACTING AS ONE IN SPECIFFIC THINGS IN YOUR LIFE YOU REQUESTED HELP FROM HIM ON.YEP YOU CAN -ALLWAYS EXPLAIN THAT THIS WAS RANDOM ACTS – HOWEVER WHEN DOING THE MATHMATICAL ODDS AND BACK TRACKING ALL THE THINGS THAT HAD TO HAPPEN TO GET THIS CORRECTION TO HAPPEN IN A TIMELEY MANNER . AT THIS TIME YOULL HAVE TO EITHER BELIEVE OR NOT SO LETS SAY MONTHS LATER – YOU ARE GIVEN THE CHANCE TO OPERATE AGAIN AND THIS TIME WITH THE SAME RESULTS – YOU ASK
FOR HELP ACCOTRDING TO HIS PLAN AND WILL AND AGAIN IN HIS NAME AND YOU START SEEING PATTERNS BEHIND THE SCENES AGAIN . SOME TIME NOTHING HAPPENS SOME TIMES RANDOM ACTS CAN EXPLAINIT AND CO-INCIDENCE – BUT OTHER TIMES STUFF HAPPENESTHAT UTTERLY LEAVES YOU IN A STTE OF SHOCK DEPENDING ON HOW THINGS WORK TOGETHER TO EFFECT MEANS TO AND END OF THE PROBLEM WITH A SOLUTION PROVIDED THAT JUST FLOORS YOU AT TIMES .-SO BELIVE AS YOU DESIRE ITS YOUR CHICE – I JUST WISH YOU ANTI BIBLE FOLKS COULD SEE WHAT IVE SEEN IN LIFE SO FAR – AS I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT GOD/JESUS IS ALLWAYS LOOKING AFTER ME AND WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS AND USEUALLY DOES THIS IN AREAS I DO NOT CONTROL NOR WOULD HAVE CONTROL OF AND AGAIN NOT ALL THE TIME – AS IT DEPENDS ON HIS WILL HIS PLANS AND WHAT HE WANTS TO DO IN MY LIFE THATS THE PART THAT SUCKS BECAUSE ON SOME THINGS YOU WANT HIM TO WORK THINGS OUT FOR YOU – AND HE DOESNT – BUT OTHER THINGS -HE KICKS ARSE ON AND LEVELS THE PLAYING FIELD AND PULLS THE PERVERBIAL RABBIT OUT OF THE HAT ON . IN THE PERVERBIAL MAGIC ACT IN MIRACULOUS EVENTS . AND IT GETS FRUSTRATING AT TIMES BECAUSE YOU DONT KNOW WHAT HELL WORK OUT FOR YOU AND WHAT HE WONT :{IN THINGS YOU CANT OR DONT CONTROL – LIKE SAY THE HEALTH OF YOURSELF OR OTHERS YOU CARE ABOUT . ANYWAYS – I LEAVE THIS FOR THE ANTI BIBLE FOLKS TO CONSIDER – ME GOD HAS JUST SHOWN HES ALLWAYS THERE AND ALLWAYS CARES . NOTHNG CAN CHANGE THE EVEIDENCE IVE SEEN OF THIS IN MY LIFE PERSONALLY -I HAVE NO DOUBTS OF HIS EXISTANCE NOW – AND GOD DOES EXIST BEYOUND THE BIBLE :} ANYWAYS TAKE CARE .
WHEN YOU TYPE IN ALL CAPS, IT MEANS YOU ARE YELLING!!!!
WHEN YOU TYPE IN ALL CAPS, AND CAN’T SPELL OR PROOFREAD, IT MEANS YOU NEED TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL.
Why can’t atheists just shut the heck up about it?
I believe in … wait … nobody cares what I believe, so I’ll just keep that to myself.
Maybe atheists could try that once in a while. It’s called consideration of others.