Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Health: [header] How to stop being scared [title] Assess the situation. [step] Fear is a natural response to a perceived threat, and in certain circumstances it can be healthy. However, fear can also inspire a fight or flight response in situations even when there is no threat.

Ending1: The smart thing to do is take steps to talk about what may be triggering the fear in an encouraging, rational way. [substeps] If there's a fear of uncertainty or a fear of the unknown, gather several trusted people together and take a look at the situation. Ending2: Understand that the severity of the situation and the ultimate action will impact the outcome of the confrontation. [substeps] For example, you may begin to question whether the threat has any real meaning and whether the person you are confronting is trying to help you or hurt you. Ending3: Seek help from an expert, who will be able to point you in the direction of your relationship with a fear. [substeps] After dealing with a fear anxiety disorder, people with anxiety disorders can manifest their fear in novel ways. Ending4: Take a moment to assess the situation and see if your fear is coming from an actual threat, or just as a reaction to something unfamiliar. [substeps] If, for example, you hear a bump in the night, take a moment to think about if there are other things, such as your neighbor closing their car door, that could make that noise.

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