FEAR THESAURUS

ONE'S GENETICS



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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.
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To varying degrees, every person takes steps to stay healthy because no one wants the discomfort and inconvenience of being sick or injured. But not all maladies are created equal. Imagine a character with a genetic predisposition towards a debilitating physical or mental condition. Not knowing if it's going to crop up for them, or when it will show itself...that uncertainty and fear can create a host of issues that impact the character's thoughts and how they approach life and the future.

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE:
Frequently visiting the doctor
Requesting tests and bloodwork to look for earmarks of the condition
Maintaining a healthy diet
Exercising regularly
Avoiding potential triggers (alcohol, being in the sun, etc.)
Heavily researching the condition
Conducting genetic testing to see if the character is at risk
Taking vitamins and supplements
Quizzing family members about their health
Doing frequent self-checks for symptoms associated with the condition
Participating in research studies
Deciding not to have children
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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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