Is it normal to be scared to grow up?
It just might not be what we envisioned. Being scared to grow up is natural. Every day, you’re diving into uncharted territory. Every year, you’re changing and evolving and taking on new challenges. And as exciting as that is, it can also bring about a lot of fear.
Is it okay to be scared as we age?
As we age, it brings new heartaches and joys. That’s the duality of life. It’s not just one way or the other. When you cry out, “Adulting is so hard!” there will come a day when you get do something or have an experience that is so insanely amazing, and one you only get to do because you’re growing up. It’s okay to be scared.
What does it feel like to be an adult?
That’s when all those fantasies we had as little kids are brought crashing to the ground and we realize being an adult isn’t a free ticket to paradise. Being an adult is hard. It’s responsibility and sacrifice and this panicky feeling in your stomach that you’re behind everyone else your age. But it’s also amazing.
Why are we so anxious to grow up?
We’re so anxious to grow up. …Until we actually start growing up. That’s when reality hits. That’s when all those fantasies we had as little kids are brought crashing to the ground and we realize being an adult isn’t a free ticket to paradise.
Is old age scary?
Old age is far less scary than you think now. On the other hand, you have to be pretty mentally and emotionally healthy to cope with old age. But if you have any heart and soul at all, you’ll be fine. Don’t let the fears of the future mar the good things of today — because today is all you really have.
What happens when a child is overwhelmed by fear?
During this process of incorporation, when children feel overwhelmed by fear, they fragment into both the parent and the child. As they grow older, they continue to treat themselves much as they were treated, both nourishing and punishing themselves in the same manner their parents did.