How To Approach Someone Without Fear

5 Jul 2025 · 1 min
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Short German dialogue from a YouTube video by Dr. Aziz explaining a technique to approach others without freezing: reframe the fear response as curiosity. The speakers share a personal anecdote about long-term social phobia and suggest turning the thought "they may reject me" into curiosity about the outcome or the person, which reduces anxiety and increases willingness to approach.

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