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Do you have a phobia? 4 ways suggested by therapists to overcome it

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June 22, 2024

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Published on 22 June 2024 06:00 AM IST

From challenging your thoughts about the phobia to gradually exposing yourself to it, here are some ways to overcome it.

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A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. It can cause a person to have an irrational fear of a particular thing, situation, or activity. "With the right approach, phobias can be managed effectively. The goal of overcoming a phobia is not to eliminate all anxiety, but to accept some of the anxiety related to the phobia and be able to manage it. While overcoming a phobia can take time and effort, it is possible to reduce its impact on your life and improve your ability to cope with situations that cause fear," wrote therapist Carolyn Rubenstein. (Photo: Bastian Riccardi on Pexels)

Published on 22 June 2024 06:00 AM IST

A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. It can trigger an irrational fear of a particular thing, situation, or activity in a person. “Phobias can be managed effectively with the right approach. The goal of overcoming a phobia is not to eliminate all anxiety, but to accept some of the anxiety related to the phobia and be able to manage it. While overcoming a phobia can take time and effort, it is possible to reduce its impact on your life and improve your ability to cope with situations that cause fear,” wrote therapist Carolyn Rubenstein. (Photo by Bastian Riccardi on Pexels)

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The first step to overcoming a phobia is to gradually start exposing ourselves to the object, situation, or activity that scares us the most. (Shutterstock)

Published on 22 June 2024 06:00 AM IST

The first step to overcoming a phobia is to gradually start exposing ourselves to the object, situation, or activity that scares us the most. (Shutterstock)

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When we start to feel tired thinking about the phobia, we should practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing or muscle relaxation. (Unsplash)

Published on 22 June 2024 06:00 AM IST

When we begin to feel tired thinking about our phobia, we should practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or muscle relaxation.

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We can use visualisation techniques, where we imagine ourselves successfully facing or overcoming the phobia.(Pexels)

Published on 22 June 2024 06:00 AM IST

We can use visualisation techniques, where we imagine ourselves successfully facing or overcoming the fear. (Pexels)

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We must challenge the negative thoughts or assumptions associated with phobias. Instead, we must replace them with logical explanations. (Unsplash)

Published on 22 June 2024 06:00 AM IST

We must challenge the negative thoughts or assumptions associated with phobias. Instead, we must replace them with logical explanations. (Unsplash)

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