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What is a phobia? A fear and avoidance of objects or situations. Exposure to this object or situation may elicit a panic reaction. This fear is strong enough to interfere with your normal routines, work, or relationships, and even though you recognize their irrationalities they can cause you significant distress. Examples of common phobias: (Click for more details) Animal / Insect e.g. spiders, mice, bees, snakes etc. Fear of Heights - even the smallest ladder can cause vertigo in acrophobics Panic Attacks - increased breathing rate, heart rate, anxiety etc Fear of Flying - 20% of the population are anxious when flying Illness Phobia and Fear of Death - in its most severe form, sufferers become housebound Doctor / Dentist Phobia - Fear of this kind can result in medical neglect Claustrophobia -one of the most common phobias
Fear of Vomiting - extremely common...click
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Specific phobias are often childhood fears that were
never outgrown. In certain instances they may develop after a
traumatic event, such as an accident, illness, or even a
visit to the dentist. Repeated observation of a parent with a specific
phobia can lead a child to develop it as well. A course of
Hypnotherapy will assist in removing fearful thoughts that
tend to perpetuate the specific phobia. This process will replace the
fearful thoughts with positive controlled actions. |
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