fear of the unknown
10 episodes mention this concept
ChrisWillxFeb 9, 2026The Psychological Traps and Neurobiological Underpinnings of Staying in Unhappy Relationships
RelationshipsCliff edge (relationship metaphor)Pain thresholdRock bottom (with basement and trap door)Fear of the unknown / 'best available' trap
DocSnipesAug 10, 20244 CBT Tools to Reduce Anxiety and Stop Expecting the Worst: Overcoming Negative Anticipation
PsychologyExpectation of the worstPrior experiencesVicarious learningPerfectionism
DrTraceyMarksJan 18, 2023Why You Catastrophize and How To Stop It: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach
PsychologyCatastrophizingWorst-case scenario thinkingFear of the unknownUncertainty intolerance- DocSnipesJul 4, 2022
4 Tips to Stop Expecting the Worst: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Tools for Anxiety Relief
PsychologyExpectation of the worstCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Prior experiencesAll-or-nothing thinking - DocSnipesDec 26, 2021
Making Peace with the Inner Critic: Strategies for Self-Compassion and Growth
PsychologyInner CriticInternalized MessagesSelf-talkSelf-compassion - DocSnipesJun 27, 2021
Stop Expecting the Worst: A Quickstart Guide to Cognitive Adjustment
Self-DevelopmentPrior experiencesAll-or-nothing thinkingIntensity of experienceVicarious learning - DocSnipesJan 22, 2021
Making Peace with the Inner Critic: Strategies for Self-Compassion and Resilience
Self-DevelopmentInner CriticInternalized CriticismSelf-CompassionCognitive Restructuring 
HealthyGamerGGNov 9, 2019The Psychological Roots of Self-Victimization: A Learned Habit and Abusive Relationship with Self
PsychologySelf-victimizationCoping mechanismLearned habitAbusive relationship (with self)- DocSnipesMar 23, 2018
Overcoming FEAR and Boosting Motivation to Create a Rich and Meaningful Life
Self-DevelopmentRich and Meaningful LifeMotivationFEAR (acronym)Cognitive Fusion 
psychacksIf You Can Do It Once: The Psychology of Not Settling for Decent
PsychologyFear of the unknownSettling for decentRegression towards the meanSelf-efficacy
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Related concepts
Concepts that appear alongside fear of the unknown across episodes.
- perfectionism
- facts in context
- vicarious learning
- toxic positivity
- fear of failure
- prior experiences
- inner critic
- all-or-nothing thinking
- unhooking from thoughts
- finding exceptions
- catastrophizing
- extreme words (never, always)
- cognitive adjustments
- fear of rejection
- conditions of worth
- commonality analysis
- intensity of experience
- hpa axis exhaustion
- self-talk
- authenticity