Change is good, right? Progress, improvement, making a positive difference in myself, my world, my life. Good stuff, yeah?
So why am I so afraid?
The prospect of change and having things to lose perhaps? That is in itself scary.
There's a certain steady footing to rock bottom. Though, it's quite important to take the risks anyway. Otherwise you just kinda sit there - eroded to be content in a situation one aught not to be content with.
I like to look at it as; what's the worst that can happen? Embarrassment? A social faux pas that sticks with you? We have those now, so why not take the risk.