Treatments
The most effective way to overcome a phobia is by gradually and repeatedly exposing yourself to what you fear in a safe and controlled way. During this exposure process, you’ll learn to get rid of the anxiety and fear until it inevitably passes.
Through repeated experiences facing your fear, you’ll begin to realize that the worst isn’t going to happen
When you’re scared, you tend to take quick, shallow breaths, also known as hyperventilating, which actually adds to the physical feelings of anxiety. By breathing deeply from the abdomen, you can calm yourself. You can’t be upset when you’re breathing slowly, deeply, and quietly. Within a few short minutes of deep breathing, you’ll feel less anxious.
Through repeated experiences facing your fear, you’ll begin to realize that the worst isn’t going to happen
When you’re scared, you tend to take quick, shallow breaths, also known as hyperventilating, which actually adds to the physical feelings of anxiety. By breathing deeply from the abdomen, you can calm yourself. You can’t be upset when you’re breathing slowly, deeply, and quietly. Within a few short minutes of deep breathing, you’ll feel less anxious.