I love adventure deep inside but not in comfort zone.

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I would really love to do adventure one day. I know that even NueroTypicals are scared of adventures. But I am much worse on that because of my sensory issues. For example, I would scream about my fear of snakes like a little girl as I was about to walk on the trail in the park. I have saw a snake before and that freaked me out. I want to have an adventure type of personality but it seems impossible. However, I heard that it is quite possible to get out of my sensory comfort zone and be the way I like. But how could I do that?

Maybe build up your exposure slowly? Perhaps if you enjoy a few smaller, easier to achieve successes, then the rewards for going outside of the comfort zone will just naturally outweigh the risks and you'll be committed no matter what. I've always wanted to take part in the mongolian derby myself, even though the mere idea of travelling alone to another country terrifies me, as does accepting a strangers hospitality, which is expected along the route. Through doing shorter endurance rides near to home, and with greater levels of independence each time, the goal keeps looking easier to achieve each time. These things should take plenty of preparation though so it would be unwise to just jump straight in anyway.

What type of journey did you want to take?

But i also have detailed urges and fears that keep me away from venturing further like I am scared of things like big dogs, jellyfish, and snakes not helped by my snesory issues. However, I know and research things like how to prevent and minimize snake bites and jellyfish stings really well. And it is stored well in my head. So I know exatcly how to prevent them. But sensory fears are the problem. How would I get more comfortable in venturing futher this way.

Hmmm so the prep is there but the one thing you can't prepare for is the unexpected. Sounds very much like the element of hardship everyone knows to expect on a long journey, but never foresees exactly what form it could take. Do you have anything you could take with you that you know with one hundred percent certainty will reduce the effects of most negative sensory stimuli you could encounter? If you're going to be travelling in civilized areas you could take an ipod with you, and listen to music when there's a god awful sound you hate, or wear shades to reduce the suns glare off water.. things like that? I always attach bells to my horses saddle, and when we're moving along they create a very gentle, rhythmic sound that I can concentrate on, and usually it sort of dulls out a lot of other input.

Without knowing your specific needs I can't really make suggestions, but perhaps thinking about ways to counter anything negative you come across will help? Things do go wrong on long journeys, that's a given, but there's no reason not to at least try to minimize the risks before you set out. I really am wishing you the best of luck here though, because I understand the thirst for adventure all too well and it would be a damn shame to be held back by your own self.

Just get out there and start doing whatever it is you want to do, try, experience, learn etc. It's the only way, really. Once you're doing what you once thought you couldn't do, you'll realize that what was impossible is entirely possible and just keep doing more and more of it. It's only your thoughts that limit your ability to do anything. Change your thoughts about it & you'll change your reality.

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