How should many expect you to just easily adapt to Hell? Such weird rules and minds roam the realm, plus the endless torture...that's not fun. Many who fear Hell are seen as Cowards to those who have spent centuries there. However, all start from this point. Being afraid of the unknown is only normal.
You tend to overanalyze many situations, waiting for the worst to come. However, this also gives you the upper hand when it comes to reacting. Before the first round of combat starts, you can act before initiative as normal. You can use your action and movement and treat it as your turn. You can not directly attack an enemy on this turn. After you act, the initiative will begin as normal.