Phobia
Dealing with a phobia can be stressful, and the symptoms of this disorder can be debilitating. A phobia is not a mild but irrational fear, it is something much bigger and much worse than that. We all have certain things that we may be fearful of. Spiders, snakes, flying, heights, and other scary situations may make anyone a little apprehensive. A full blown phobia can alter how you live your life though, and without treatment your condition will usually worsen over time. If you have a phobia then an object, animal, or activity which does not actually pose much danger may cause you to feel intense fear, and often anxiety. as well.
Some of the most common phobias include:
- Spiders
Snakes- Rodents
- Flying
- Public speaking
- Driving
- Needles
- Places which are closed in or confining
- Storms
- Germs
- Dogs
- Becoming ill
- Death
If you suffer from a phobia you know in your mind that your fear is unreasonable, but you can not control the physical and psychological feelings that the object of the phobia causes.
Phobia Symptoms and Signs to Watch For.
If you or a loved one have one or more phobias there are some common symptoms and signs to watch for. These include the following symptoms when the object of the phobia is present:
- A sensation of dizziness or being lightheaded
- Uncontrollable shaking
- Breathing difficulties
- A fear of losing control in public
- Chest pain
- Tightness in the chest
- A feeling of detachment
- A racing heartbeat and pulse
- Excessive sweating
- An impending sense of disaster or doom
- An intense urge to escape
- Anxiety that is overwhelming and produces panic
- Fainting
Can Phobias be Treated and Eliminated?
If you have one or more phobias there is help available if you are willing to take it. If you have a phobia which affects your daily life or your usual activities then you should seek treatment immediately. If you do not get help then this irrational fear may become debilitating and start to affect every area of your life. Some of the most common treatment methods used with phobias include:
- Self help techniques
- Individual therapy to uncover the root causes of the phobias
- Gradual exposure therapy
- Relaxation techniques
- Meditation
- Deep breathing exercises
- Positive thinking
Let Valiant Recovery Make Your Phobias a Thing of the Past!
At Valiant Recovery we understand how damaging phobias can be, and we can help you get your life back and ease your fears with our proven treatment program and methods. You do not have to live with phobias or avoid certain places and situations. Overcoming phobias can be very successful when you choose the right phobia treatment methods and programs. This makes it possible for you to live your life to the fullest and recover completely from any irrational fears and phobias that you suffer from. You are not alone, many people suffer from one or more phobias, but you can fully recover with the right type of help. Valiant Recovery can help you get over any phobia and back to a normal life.
