the only way you will get over the fear is to wear it....that said there are any number of things you can use to work your way up to the hood. Have you broken it down to find out what about it causes the fear? the eyes? the ears? the nose? the mouth? after you do then you can work your way up to the hood by covering the ones that don't. one at a time, adding another each attempt. then start with a very short period of time and build up each next attempt. don't be over ambitious...think seconds not minutes... but ultimately it is up to your mind to over come your fear.... play safe Be well