Treatments Or Cures For Phobias
Prevention
There is no way to prevent a phobia from starting. However, if you already have a phobia or any other anxiety disorder, you may be able to reduce your anxiety levels by avoiding stimulants, such as caffeine (in coffee, tea and cola drinks), chocolate and nicotine (in tobacco).
Treatment
Treatment usually includes some combination of psychotherapy and medication:
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Specific phobia - Cognitive-behavioral therapy can help, especially a procedure called desensitization ...
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Phobias
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A phobia is fear of an object or situation.Health professionals generally recognize three types of phobia: specific phobia, social phobia, and... Read more »
Specific Phobias Explained
Phobias are not just an intense fear; they are an irrational and unsubstantiated fear of an object or situation. The National Institute of Mental... Read more »
What Are Phobias?
Do you know someone with an intense fear of dogs? Or of flying? Or heights? All of these fears are considered to be “specific phobias.” Phobias... Read more »
Needle Phobia
Approximately 10% of the population has needle phobia, or an intense fear of needles and sharp objects. Fear of needles is a “specific... Read more »
Phobia: simple/specific
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The goal of treatment is to help you function effectively. The success of the treatment usually depends on the severity of the phobia.Systematic... Read more »
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