FEAR THESAURUS

BEING ATTACKED



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HELPFUL TIP:

A deeply embedded fear often stems from trauma, so it can be helpful to explore emotional wounds that may be a factor. Your character might also become risk-averse, which can create problems in their relationships and limit their fulfillment. And for a character to achieve their story goal, they must overcome any fear-based thinking that's holding them back. The Character Builder is a great resource for pulling all these factors together.
NOTES:
A fear of being attacked can arise for many reasons—from a past assault, witnessing a brutal attack, or even growing up being taught that the world is a violent place full of violent people. This fear could be general or it may be focused on something specific, such as a sexual assault or mugging. 

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE:
Refusing to travel alone
Not going certain places at night
Taking a martial arts or self-defense class
Carrying Mace, pepper spray, a taser, or a firearm
Being suspicious of strangers
Always locking the doors and windows
Owning a watchdog 
Being cautious about sharing information online
Sharing their location with multiple people before leaving home
Protecting their home with a security system
Saving emergency numbers on speed dial
The character being on high alert when they're in public
Being skilled at reading people
Being hyper-aware of the routines of others, processes, and when something has changed
Avoiding certain types of places (downtown, busy streets, etc.) 
Keeping both hands free when walking
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COMMON INTERNAL STRUGGLES:
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FLAWS THAT MAY EMERGE:
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HINDRANCES AND DISRUPTIONS TO THE CHARACTER'S LIFE:
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EMOTIONAL WOUNDS IT COULD STEM FROM:
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SCENARIOS THAT MIGHT AWAKEN THIS FEAR :
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HUMAN NEEDS THAT COULD BE IMPACTED:
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GOALS MADE DIFFICULT BY THIS FEAR:
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CONFLICT SCENARIOS THAT OFFER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
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