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mountainrat
Jan 27, 2002, 6:44 AM
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How do you mentally work through fear?
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512
Jan 27, 2002, 7:29 AM
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thats a good question. Im not sure actually I guess I just sort of do. Aaaaa whatever! Im wierd!
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paintinhaler
Jan 27, 2002, 7:35 AM
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I will sing songs or whistel. Clear your mind. Try to jest keep flowin with your moves.
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maculated
Jan 27, 2002, 7:45 AM
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Yoga breathing. It's great and really centers you.
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dontneedfeet
Jan 27, 2002, 8:45 AM
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I don't think it's as much working against fear as it is learning to just live with it and use it. I think once you really learn to trust the equipment, the real fun starts. The worst that can happen is you fall, and then - irrational or not, it helps me climb better - just putting a lot of faith in the ropes and crash pad technology.
"If you're flyin', you're not tryin'..."
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vaness
Jan 27, 2002, 1:41 PM
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i think that being scared is part of the fun. if i get scared i just say without being scared this wouldnt be as fun.
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passthepitonspete
Jan 27, 2002, 3:58 PM
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Being scared SH*TLESS is just a normal part of the experience.
Get used to it.
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traddad
Jan 27, 2002, 5:09 PM
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There is bad fear and there is good fear. Bad fear is that which causes paralysis and keeps you from committing to moves. You fall because you don't really try. Good fear saves your ass. It makes you check your anchors and ATC one more time before rapping. I get through the bad fear by closing my eyes, breathing deeply and clearly assessing my situation. I'm always scared, even on top rope. Fear is good, and conquering it is one of the challenges that makes climbing more than a sport.
Fear of failure is the ugliest fear of all....It makes you not want to try, thus failing without even leaving the ground.
Traddad
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bmsullivan
Jan 28, 2002, 8:09 PM
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I was glad to read these posts on fear. I was beginning to think I was the only one who was ever scared to climb. Sometimes that fear has pushed me to my limits, other times it has gotten the best of me and I have backed off a climb. Somedays everything just flows and it's easy to push on through. I just take a couple of deep breaths, check my pro, and go for it.
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hangerlessbolt
Jan 28, 2002, 8:33 PM
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If I'm on some sick problem, with beads of sweat rolling down my face burning my eyes, arms getting pumped, feet are starting to slip, my last piece of pro is looking less than bomber...more times than not, I take a deep breath and start talking myself through my options...where should I go...can I get something in...can I adjust my stance so that I'm more comfortable...how many moves do I need to make to get to that jug (praying that there is one)...these "talks" go very quickly...helps me focus on my options and not my fear...
"Fear causes hesitation...and hesitation can cause your worst fears to come true"
- Point Break
"Cuz when you're leading out on some big bold climb, (relative to your ability) you can't just call time out and start over...you're commited...and that commitment comes with a price...
Take a strong, hard look at your account before you go writing checks that you can't or are not willing to cash...
Ya' dig...?"
-Hippy
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froggy
Jan 28, 2002, 8:51 PM
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I tend to just breath - deep consistent breaths. I usually do it subconsciously, but it really relaxes and helps the focus.
I first realized I do this while climbing Walk on the Wild Side (J-Tree) in the dark. I lead the second pitch was thrilled to the upmost, and just breathed through it
It works!
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russman
Jan 28, 2002, 9:14 PM
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i guess it depends on the type of fear...like "I am walking alone at 1 am in the middle of the forest, and I hear noises" kind of fear...then I start talkign to myself and thinking it is OK and I can "see" what is making the noise
Or the I have teh "Elvis Leg" fear 30' up this climb and am looking at that next little crimper thinking...That is what I am supposed to grab ...then I work thru it and try to focus and use the fear in a good way...Good Luck
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