Fear of Criticism

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As you probably are aware this site deals with common and sometimes abstract fears. A few have even suggested that some of the fears we have covered make no sense, and truly that is the point. Fears do not require rational thought to find expression. This is true with the idea of a fear of criticism. This particular fear has a double meaning. It not only covers an unnatural fear of criticism,

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This fear may exist even if the individual cannot tell you what the unpardonable sin is. The truth is there is debate on the issue, but even so the personality sill gravitates toward attempting to make the right choices, yet fears they have done something wrong. This is why criticism falls under the same fear category. When someone criticizes you the fear may be that the failure they see in your life may in fact be that one thing that displeases God and prevents his forgiveness.

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What The Causes  May Be?

This fear is often instilled in children who wish to please their parents or loved one. If they grew up in a hypercritical home they may always feel as if they can never measure up to the expectations of that loved one. 

This is why these individuals fear criticism because while they hope beyond hope that they can live life well. A verbal critic can pull the proverbial carpet out from underneath them and leave them convinced no one could accept them.

This fear can also grow in individuals who follow certain faith traditions that seek to instill a fear, to encourage a prescribed behavior. The end result is the fear no longer sees that faith as loving, but a harsh taskmaster that only desires to see them fail and then punish them for it.

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Feelings related to this fear

This individual will likely be very awkward in social situations and may struggle with social anxiety. They may only gain a measure of comfort in their own home and will avoid anything they believe ... might disapprove of.

Other symptoms may also include…

• Trembling

• Panic attacks

• Air hunger

• Elevated heart rates

• Nausea

• Sweating

• Elevated body temperatures

• An urge to flee

• Crying

• Screaming

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You can imagine the deep sadness that could come from feeling as though you let down the deity you claim to live for. This is the struggle every fear of criticism faces.

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How to Overcome Fear of Criticism

This fear may abate through the assistance of a certified hypnotist. They will be sensitive to your ideas while bringing balance to your perspective and logic to your fear reaction.

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THE FEAR OF CRITICISM IS ALSO REFERRED TO AS:

• Criticism fear

• Fear of having committed an unpardonable sin