FEAR THESAURUS

THE FUTURE



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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:
Feeling anxiety about the future is pretty common. For some, this turns into a fear of THE UNKNOWN, because life is uncertain and no one can see into the future. But what if the character thinks they know what's coming and it involves something catastrophic? In this situation, they'll allow their dread of the perceived event to eclipse logical thinking and sabotage their present. 

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE:
Doomscrolling the news
Living in denial about the future event
Difficulty concentrating on mundane activities, such as work or school
Difficulty enjoying leisurely activities
Not making long-term plans, such as scheduling a vacation
Stocking up on food, water, cash, and other resources
Making only low-risk long-term investments 
Following social media influencers who agree with the character's view of the future 
Seeking information through mediums, psychics, or their horoscope 
Being prone to believing conspiracy theories
Staying close to home so they're near their resources when bad things come
Sleeping poorly
Becoming obsessed with politics and current events
Becoming cynical
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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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HOW THE CHARACTER CAN MINIMIZE OR OVERCOME IT:
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