A phobia is an irrational fear of uncontrollable and an object or situation, such as fear of flying, heights and insects, a social phobia (fear of meeting people, going to school), claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces) or Agoraphobia (fear of going outside, being away from home security, or of being alone).
Most people have some phobia (it is estimated that about 10 percent of the population suffers from one or more phobias) but manage to keep it controlled avoiding the urge or suppressing their fears. Phobias are serious only when fear becomes disabling and begins to influence the lifestyle as it needs to be altered or normal situations avoided.
The causes of a phobia can be unknown or the result of an experience that has left a lasting impression. It may, however, be copied or used by parents, teachers or assistants or very occasionally be the result of an organic disorder, such as epilepsy or brain injury. Panic and anxiety are also the result of low blood sugar and may be more common in people with borderline diabetes or a sensitivity to sugar. Phobias can also be the result of prolonged stress (which in itself can cause blood sugar levels to drop), anxiety or panic. Anxious, nervous or stressed easily people are more vulnerable than others of phobias.
Symptoms of a phobia include blatant fear and feeling overwhelmed when confronted with the goal that fear. Physical symptoms include dyspnea, palpitations, sweating, nausea, dizziness and trembling. A sufferer may go to extreme lengths to avoid a confrontation with the goal of their fear.
Learn to cope
There is some evidence that can help sufferers themselves, usually through exposure. In the case of a severe phobia, people fail to think about it. The first step is able to do so, and then taking a step further by drawing pictures of a phobia, looking at pictures in a magazine, maybe watching them on television and so on.
In the case of a phobia of situation, such as flying, can be suggested to go to the airport and Watch the planes take off and land. Then, the next visit, you could go far as the departure lounge (many airlines offer sessions for the phobic and don't consider this unusual). The third visit might sit on a plane, or try a simulated flight electronically. We learn gradually to check your phobia.
Take a step at a time. Draw the lists, keeping diaries that provide a record of your progress. Even when you find that are progressing at a very slow pace-some patients complain of taking two steps back for every step forward there are changes in your situation and acceptance of it, and a diary makes them noticeable. The key to overcome a phobia is taking advantage of the panic, and with practice you can do it. Panic can be overwhelming and can appear uncontrollable, but over time you can learn how to distance yourself from feelings and learn how to turn them off. Many shows of panic may be needed to do it, but it eventually becomes clear that panic attacks end and go away and that you can master feelings on a subject or a phobic situation.
Treatment
Psychotherapy treatment can lead to desensitization and relaxation techniques.
Homeopathy treatment would be constitutional but specific remedies include: borax and sulfur for fear of heights; Lycopodium, Gelsemium and Anarcardium for stagefright and fear of performing in public.
Most people have some phobia (it is estimated that about 10 percent of the population suffers from one or more phobias) but manage to keep it controlled avoiding the urge or suppressing their fears. Phobias are serious only when fear becomes disabling and begins to influence the lifestyle as it needs to be altered or normal situations avoided.
The causes of a phobia can be unknown or the result of an experience that has left a lasting impression. It may, however, be copied or used by parents, teachers or assistants or very occasionally be the result of an organic disorder, such as epilepsy or brain injury. Panic and anxiety are also the result of low blood sugar and may be more common in people with borderline diabetes or a sensitivity to sugar. Phobias can also be the result of prolonged stress (which in itself can cause blood sugar levels to drop), anxiety or panic. Anxious, nervous or stressed easily people are more vulnerable than others of phobias.
Symptoms of a phobia include blatant fear and feeling overwhelmed when confronted with the goal that fear. Physical symptoms include dyspnea, palpitations, sweating, nausea, dizziness and trembling. A sufferer may go to extreme lengths to avoid a confrontation with the goal of their fear.
Learn to cope
There is some evidence that can help sufferers themselves, usually through exposure. In the case of a severe phobia, people fail to think about it. The first step is able to do so, and then taking a step further by drawing pictures of a phobia, looking at pictures in a magazine, maybe watching them on television and so on.
In the case of a phobia of situation, such as flying, can be suggested to go to the airport and Watch the planes take off and land. Then, the next visit, you could go far as the departure lounge (many airlines offer sessions for the phobic and don't consider this unusual). The third visit might sit on a plane, or try a simulated flight electronically. We learn gradually to check your phobia.
Take a step at a time. Draw the lists, keeping diaries that provide a record of your progress. Even when you find that are progressing at a very slow pace-some patients complain of taking two steps back for every step forward there are changes in your situation and acceptance of it, and a diary makes them noticeable. The key to overcome a phobia is taking advantage of the panic, and with practice you can do it. Panic can be overwhelming and can appear uncontrollable, but over time you can learn how to distance yourself from feelings and learn how to turn them off. Many shows of panic may be needed to do it, but it eventually becomes clear that panic attacks end and go away and that you can master feelings on a subject or a phobic situation.
Treatment
Psychotherapy treatment can lead to desensitization and relaxation techniques.
Homeopathy treatment would be constitutional but specific remedies include: borax and sulfur for fear of heights; Lycopodium, Gelsemium and Anarcardium for stagefright and fear of performing in public.
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