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Can I think of him in a barrel?

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Sure, why not? You can think up anything you want as long as it helps you get over your fears.

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If he isn't real, then why did two twelve-year-old girls blame a stabbing on Slenderman?

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They were probably mentally unstable.

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Can I think of Slenderman as an ice-cream?

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Why not? Anything that will help you feel better will help you overcome your fear.

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What if I found a real Slenderman page when I was walking in the woods?

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It wasn't real--someone probably made it for some sick joke. Maybe they wanted to prank somebody and put it on Youtube. Remember, like the Incredible Hulk and Spiderman, he is not a real person.

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Do some people actually believe that Slenderman is real?

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Yes, some people do, but they will eventually outgrow it.

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What if Slenderman is real, and I went camping to overcome my fears?

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Just know that he can't hurt you, because he's so skinny that you could kick his butt if he came at you.

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How do I overcome the fear of Slenderman's symbol?

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Remember it's just a symbol! Just a bunch of scribbles. It is nothing to be afraid of.

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Is the Slenderman real?

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No, he is a fictional character, he was made in 2009 by Victor Strange on the Something Awful Forums. The sightings on YouTube and elsewhere are fake too. Don't worry about the Slenderman coming for you, he's simply not real.

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What if my dad puts me in a dark room and plays the theme song?

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That may help you get over your fear.

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Does Slenderman give off radiation heat?

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Considering he's not real, that's highly unlikely. As a character, with such a thin body, he probably doesn't produce much heat.

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How do I overcome my fear if I live near the woods?

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Keep In mind that he's not real. Take a couple short strolls around the woods with a friend to prove it to yourself. If you get spooked, you can leave, but chances are you'll see there's nothing to worry about.

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Can Slenderman come into my home?

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Yes, Slenderman could enter your home if you believe he actually exists, which he doesn't.

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How can I talk to my parents about my fear of Slenderman if I wasn't supposed to be looking him up with my friends in the first place?

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Just be honest with your parents. Tell them you're sorry for disobeying them, but you made a mistake and you need to talk about your fears. They might be a little disappointed, but they will be glad you told them and you'll feel better if you talk about it.

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There's a Slenderman 911 call on YouTube. I don't know if it's real or not?

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It's not real. It's very easy to fake things like this for a YouTube video.

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What if I see him in real life? Like the actual being?

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If you see Slenderman in real life, it is either someone wearing a Halloween costume, someone pulling a prank, you are hallucinating. Don't panic, just remind yourself that it isn't real.

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What if I can see him where ever I go?

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Tell yourself, sternly, that he is not there. Blink till the figure you think you see is gone.

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What is Slenderman?

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Slenderman is the internet's version of an urban legend. He's a fictional monster.

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How many Doritos do I have to offer him?

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It's best to let him take as many as he wants. Try putting the Doritos out on a table in a bowl.

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How do I get over the fear of Slenderman if I think he killed my family members?

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Slenderman did not kill any of your family members, because Slenderman is not real. If you truly do believe this, I recommend talking to a therapist or other mental health professional, because this is a sign of delusional thinking and a potential mental health disorder.

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What do I do if I think Slenderman has touched me?

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Don’t be worried, as Slenderman is not real. If you felt something touch you, it was probably just the wind or something.

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What is the Slenderman's symbol, and what does it look like?

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Slenderman's symbol actually originated from Marble Hornets, an internet horror series. It looks like an o with an x drawn through it, a bit like this: ⊗. You could look up "The Operator Symbol" online if you want to see more detailed images.

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How do I see Slenderman?

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Well, he isn't real, so it isn't possible to see him unless you watch the movie or look at pictures online. If you see him in real life, either you're hallucinating or someone is playing a prank on you.

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How can I get over my fear of the creepy stories that my friend is always talking about and stop having nightmares?

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Tell her that its bothering you! Explain to her, and then maybe, if you make up creepy stories together, you won't be scared because it comes from your imagination. Also, before you go to bed, think of something that makes you really happy and is real, or even think about something that scares you and say it out loud: It is not real! All scary stories are fake and extremely exaggerated. Admit that it is not real, and then move on to something that is actually worthwhile.

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How can I overcome a fear of clowns?

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Try the methods in Overcome a Fear of Clowns (Coulrophobia) .

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What is the true story of Slenderman?

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He was made in 2009 by Victor Strange on the Something Awful Forums. There is no "true" story"because he doesn't exist but is simply a character created for a forum.

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What do I do if my friends start teasing me about my fear of Slenderman?

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He isn't considered real. However, many do think he is and fear him (like you), so there's a high chance they fear him too and by mocking you, it helps them feel better. Ask them to stop teasing you about it and suggest you discuss other things you can all enjoy talking about instead.

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Can watching scary videos about him get over the fear?

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Watching scary videos about slender man might increase your fear. Try watching funny videos about him, or look at memes.

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Isn't slenderman strong because of his tentacles?

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His tentacles are relatively thin. Imagine someone throwing calamari at you. Would you die? Could you defeat it?

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