The monsters under the bed and in the closet have long since disappeared. Now your nightmares are characterized by visions of this thin, faceless man with oddly long arms and wearing a quality, well-pressed suit. You're practically regretting the days of the Black Man. But don't be afraid, wikiHow is here. To overcome Slenderman's fear, read on.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Using Your Own Logic
Step 1. Know that you can catch him
Sure, maybe he's 2m tall, but he's thin as a pole. In fact, his own name says so; slender, in English, means "thin". Very skinny. He was probably a nerd in high school, which is why he does what he does. You could absolutely hit him in the lower abdomen if he were to come to you.
Think of some equivalent names to Slenderman ("thin man") to understand how far from scary he is. Fat Guy, Chubby Girl, Pear Physical Person. For real? Would you let a guy called Skinny Man get the better of you? Let's go. You are worth so much more
Step 2. Think about his background
Let's see what we know about this guy (which, to be honest, is very little): he wears a men's suit every day. What kind of person would wear a suit on a daily basis? Either he's incredibly formal and has a well-paying job or he's Barney Stinson. Let's consider both theories:
- Slenderman is well off and has received a good education. If that's the case, it's probably open to reason. He's probably a Democrat, prefers aisle-side seat on the plane, doesn't eat much junk food, hardly watches television, and listens to audio books on his way to work. Now that you know some of her trends, you can start a conversation! Human beings are afraid only of the unknown. Knowing that he probably voted for Barack Obama last year and brought a quinoa and dried apple snack to the polling station makes it a lot less creepy.
- Slenderman is a misunderstood Barney Stinson. In this case, it is possible that his stealth entry into houses is the new move of his Playbook. He's just trying to get his next prey! Can you blame him for that? Come on, not even a mother would love Slenderman's face, a woman outside her family wouldn't even consider it. His life is probably already really hard. It needs understanding and affection.
Step 3. Think about his mortality
Think of the second part of his name, man, "man". It's a man. He has hopes, dreams, fears, insecurities and desires, many of which are probably not fulfilled, just as we do. Really, he wanders in the woods without a person to talk to. What a terrible fate! It may be that you pray to die every day, but it never happens.
- Slenderman will die. That's right, if you believe he is alive (more on that later), remember that he has not been alive since the days of the Egyptian empire and that he cannot hunt you forever. In fact, he probably gets colds several times a year. It's just like all of us. Simple mortals.
- Nouns ending in -man usually have Germanic origin. If you see this, start a conversation about pretzels, beer, or the current economic crisis. You better keep your distance from World War II; for the record, Slenderman may be Jewish. No one has seen him in the synagogue, but perhaps because the yarmulke is terribly sick to him.
Step 4. Visualize her hugs
Do you know how many people Slenderman could hug at one time? How awesome would it be to be in a group of half a dozen people, all sharing the same hug at the same time? Think about the bond! Those arms could wrap around you and keep you warm for years. All you have to do is get to its good side.
It is quite possible that Slenderman doesn't get many hugs; many people are intimidated by its unhuman proportions and arms that resemble tentacles. Next time you dream about it, think about hugging it. Hey, maybe he starts whimpering like a baby and telling you about when he was called "Octopus Boy" as a kid
Step 5. Know that, in theory, he is unconscious
This guy has no eyes, nose, mouth or ears. Think about it for a moment. He cannot see, hear, smell or hear you. Are you still afraid? If someone put you in the woods unarmed and blindfolded, ears and nose plugged and mouth covered with duct tape, how much power could you have? Not very much. Even squirrels would be able to beat you.
Ok, ok, sure, it probably has some sort of sixth sense. Maybe he sees dead people. So yes, he can teleport. Fantastic. We will talk more about this shortly. But, even if he had a sixth sense, you'd still have four that he doesn't have
Step 6. Imagine it as if it were a squid
Those tentacles he finds for arms would be delicious. Nobody is inciting you to cannibalism, but if you were to eat Slenderman (seasoned and deep fried in oil), imagine it as if it were squid. Find recipes online on how to cook them. You don't have to eat it, but that would give events an interesting shake up.
If you ever happen to get close enough to Slenderman to take off one of his tentacles, you probably want to kill him once and for all. If you're the one who took his arm off, he'll probably come looking for you as Richard Kimball went after the one-armed man
Part 2 of 3: Taking Action
Step 1. Do some research
It's not real, so what's the point of being afraid of it? It's a meme that was invented in 2009 by a guy named Victor Surge on the Something Awful forums. Apparently Victor Surge's real name is Eric and he lives in Japan. Maybe Eric has a mermaid girlfriend called Ariel and spends most of his time on ships. Terrifying.
Slenderman was part of a competition run by amateur artists interested in Photoshop and the paranormal. He is a product of Eric's imagination and thousands of people have been inspired by this character, creating their own stories
Step 2. Put two and two together
There is very little real evidence that can be traced back to Slenderman (and the few proofs are bogus). So, beyond popular belief, it's not real. And even if it were, think about it. There are 6.5 billion people in the world and just as many places, actually many more, why would it come to you if it were real? What are the odds of this happening?
What makes you so special that Slenderman appears in front of your door? Unless you leave him milk and cookies, he probably won't. Think of him as a kind of Santa Claus (unless you believe it). How long did it take you to say "Mom, Dad, it's impossible for Santa Claus to go to every house in the world in eight hours, especially with all the time it takes to get out of a fireplace. I know it's you. get me gifts "? This is pretty much the same thing, except Slenderman doesn't have a roaring laugh or a belly that moves like a jelly-filled bowl
Step 3. Use it as a key to access the space-time portals and teleport yourself
If you think about it, Slenderman would be a pretty cool superhero. It can indeed appear randomly in different places! How useful would this super power be, right? All you have to do is approach him, catch him with a rope and wait for him to teleport you. Like a key to teleport of Harry Potter. And then maybe it could teach you how to do it!
When you start to be able to teleport, you will become really popular. Slenderman could be your ticket to the celebrity destination. All you have to do now is think about how you would use your powers… for good or for bad?
Step 4. Use it as if it were a TARDIS
Not only does it appear that Slenderman can teleport, he can also travel through time. How is it possible that you walk in the woods at night and then suddenly you wake up and it is day? What happened? Oh yeah, Slenderman is a kind of TARDIS. Do you want to go back and take the chemistry test again? No problem.
It is still debating whether it goes forwards or backwards in time. Science says traveling back in time is impossible, but Stephen Hawking also argues that traveling into the future is possible (if you go fast enough, time slows down around you while staying the same everywhere else). Assuming Slenderman surpasses the laws of physics here on Earth, he can travel into the future. So, that chemistry test is just beyond recoverable. We are sorry
Step 5. Find the source of all these disconcerting noises
Sitting curled up in a corner under your blanket while keeping your ears pricked will only make you hear more noises. Instead, get up! Go find the source. Maybe you have mice in the house. If you hear an odd noise or whistle coming from nowhere apparent, don't automatically link it to Slenderman. It's probably not him.
Slenderman does not actually generate any noise. If you hear one, it's anything but him. The Snowman makes noise, maybe it's him
Step 6. Act like he's your best friend for life
"Hey, Slenderman! How are you mate?". Imagine that he is there and that you will have an unforgettable party. Make a drink and eat some chips. If nothing else, he will be struck by your warmth and initiative at first. No one else has dared to be so friendly and welcoming!
You may need some low calorie snacks and a bottle of water on hand. Slenderman really cares a lot about his weight. Tortilla chips are for you only. Offer him some out of courtesy, but keep alternatives on hand so you don't go wrong
Part 3 of 3: Controlling Your Emotions
Step 1. Confront your personal demons
You have to be willing to face it. If you don't find the courage to let go of your fears, then you may never get over it. As it is highly unlikely that you will meet him, remind yourself that true fear is fear itself. You know it doesn't exist, you're just paranoid about it. Is there anything else you are truly afraid of? Do some self-analysis. You're probably not afraid of men's suits, tall people, or thin people. So where is the problem?
This is absolutely easier said than done. To start facing your demons, take a notebook and start analyzing your fear. When did it start? What is its root? At what times of the day does it get worse? When does it appear (when you are alone, when you are sad, etc.)? Seeing your own patterns will force you to realize that much of this is just in your head and is deeply unfounded
Step 2. Overcome your fears with exposure
Let's pretend you're afraid of spiders. One day, you enter a room 4m away from a spider, until you are comfortable with this presence. The next day, you will get closer until they separate you only 2m from the spider. A week later, you will sit next to him. Eventually, the spider will be on your hand and you won't have any problems. You can get used to everything after enough time has passed. That's why that Taylor Swift song you hated at first is now more or less tolerable.
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This process is called deconditioning. It's real and it works. So let the games begin. When you face Slenderman, sit there. Watch it. Don't run away. Just stay there until your heartbeats slow down. You may not believe it, but you will slowly begin to get bored of him. You'll wonder why it scared you so much in the past.
Start doing this gradually. Monday, do it for 5 minutes, Tuesday, 10 minutes. In the end, you won't be touched by him at all
Step 3. Calm down
If you get upset and run around the house every time you think he's there, don't be intimidated. If you think he's behind you in the cellar, take a deep breath, sing your favorite song, and calmly walk up the stairs. Your body often gives clues to your mind (this isn't just the other way around), so if your body stays calm, your mind might too.
Breathe. Breathe slowly and deeply. It slows your heart rate down, returns rational control to your mind, and is a little extra reassurance that it's not following you. When you take controlled, relaxed breaths, your anxiety will automatically subside
Step 4. Empower yourself
Okay, so a good chunk of this article has been making fun of Slenderman. But, if you're really scared of him, all the jokes in the world won't help you. The only thing that can help you is empower yourself. You are afraid of what he represents to you. Not what it is or what it is capable of. If you change your image of him, you will no longer be afraid of him. Try to understand that you have the power.
You probably already know that some people are afraid of heights, confined spaces, or clowns while others are not. Fear is on everyone's mind. When you start imagining Slenderman wearing his tight underwear and sleeping like a baby in a fetal position, you start giving yourself control and taking it away from him. The next time you run into him, don't even offer him fries. You have all the power
Advice
- Look at several of his pictures. You will probably understand that it is not that scary. Especially if you imagine him taking pictures in the mirror or taking a duck face expression.
- Tell yourself that you have things that will protect you when you are afraid. Example: "My dog loves me and would always protect me."
- Look out the window and look for a wood. If he's not there, that means he's not there. Is the forest there? Go with a friend. If you're afraid to do this at night, go in the morning or afternoon before it gets dark. Be careful, sometimes the woods can be frequented by disreputable people; know your area, get a map and stay with a friend.
