Studying How do I overcome being terrified of not understanding ?

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The discussion centers around the challenge of overcoming anxiety and enthusiasm when reading about physics, which can lead to a fear of disappointment. Participants highlight the importance of pushing through initial discomfort to complete articles, as avoidance can exacerbate these feelings. They emphasize that many people face similar psychological barriers and suggest that persistence is key to overcoming these challenges. Ultimately, the consensus is that continued engagement with the material will help alleviate the anxiety associated with reading.
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I enjoy reading about physics , this usually makes my day ( if the topic isn't new for me ) . However , I freak out from the first line I read . I am so enthusiastic to the extent I am afraid to disappoint myself :D . how can I overcome this feeling which prevents me from reading any article to the last line ?
 
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Hi. You mean like textbook physics or just popularizations?
 
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Hi. You mean like textbook physics or just popularizations?
Both of them indeed XD
 
If you're avoiding something because you don't like the psychological effect it has on you but it is in your best interest to do so you need to complete the articles. Eventually the uncomfortable feelings will go away. Avoidance just leads to more avoidance.
 
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Zenkstorm said:
I enjoy reading about physics , this usually makes my day ( if the topic isn't new for me ) . However , I freak out from the first line I read . I am so enthusiastic to the extent I am afraid to disappoint myself :D . how can I overcome this feeling which prevents me from reading any article to the last line ?

Many people experience things like this, it's not at all uncommon. What must be your guide, is that you finally must read and learn or in other words this kind of feelings have to go away. I agree to DrSteve or state it equivalently and more generally: If you really want to achieve something you have to go on, no matter what.
 
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