What are phobias?
Phobias are an extreme or irrational fear of an object or situation and can cause a lot of distress. They can restrict day-to-day life and in severe cases, an individual may organise their life around avoiding the thing they’re afraid of. If the phobia can’t be avoided entirely, intense anxiety will result. Â
Phobias are often developed in early childhood, teenage years, or even as late as early twenties. Within those early years, negative experiences can snowball in a child’s mind and lead to a very specific phobia. If you, or someone you care about is suffering from a phobic disorder, then you are most certainly not alone. Â
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Different kinds of phobia include:
Phobias can be split into three main categories:Â
- Specific phobias: A phobia that relates to a specific object or situation; for example, the fear of dogs, spiders, or flying.Â
- Social phobias: An excessive or unreasonable fear of social situations such as fear of public speaking or social anxiety.Â
- Agoraphobia: The fear of being alone in a public place or a fear of open or public places.Â
Common phobia symptoms
- Excess sweatingÂ
- Hot and cold flushesÂ
- A feeling of dizziness or light headachesÂ
- A pounding heart or palpitationsÂ
- Trembling or shakingÂ
- Stomach upset or nauseaÂ
- Shortness of breath or not being able to breathe properlyÂ
- Discomfort in the chest or chest painÂ
How we help
The use of therapy can help you overcome your phobia as well as its symptoms and triggers. We’ll build a tailor-made program that works for you with psychotherapy treatments such exposure therapy. Â
Here, understanding the cause of a phobia is less important than focusing on how to treat the avoidance behaviour that has developed over time. As you learn how to better manage and relate to your reactions, thoughts and feelings, you’ll find that your anxiety and fear are reduced, and you are no longer in control of your life. Treatment is usually directed at one specific phobia at a time. Â
Along with exposure therapy we typically use a combination of therapies to treat phobias; these include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and hypnotherapy alongside talking therapies such as counselling and psychotherapy.Â
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