Question 1

i have fear of public or open places, how do i treat?

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Therapy/meds: Agoraphobia can be treated by a psychiatrist with possible use of meds and therapy.  Good luck.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: fear of public or open places?

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: It seems that you are asking about agoraphobia. a diagnosis which arises out of anxiety and panic.  During the pandemic, many people not diagnosed previously are feeling this way now.  There are many factors which contribute to this,  largely  coming from a state of increased vulnerability.  Fear of catching covid, isolation, and unexpected panic attacks have not been unusual during this period.

Question 3

what can cause fear in the night?

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Nighttime Fear: Can result from disturbing or traumatic events in the home or outside. Some examples are conflict between parents, death in family, moving to a new house, parent's loss of job, sibling moving out, severe weather, physical or emotional abuse. More common in young children ages 2-9

Question 4

i sometimes feel fear without cause but for just a minute and it disappears .
is it normal ?

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What's its impact?: We live in a world of anxiety, and it's not uncommon to experience worry. Can you identify what you are afraid of, or is it a less specific sense of anxiety? Are the fears explainable given your circumstances? Most importantly, what impact is this having on your life? If it seems to be occupying more of your life/time, or if it has become distressing, talk to your doctor. Counseling/meds can help.

Question 5

what can cause someone, since they were a baby, to have an ingrained fear of other people that lasts into adulthood?

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Fear: Depending on your childhood experiences it is not all that uncommon that fear of others would persist. Seek an experienced psychotherapist to help you overcome this life long fear. You need to uncover the causes and need help re-writing the story that causes the prolonged fear. Best wishes.

Question 6

what causes over a very bad fear of heights?

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Fear of heights: Cognitive behavioral therapy works great for this.  You learn what self-talk in your head makes it easier, and how to calm your anxiety. Then you approach your fear in manageable baby steps , mastering each step before moving on to the next one.  It can take a while, but this is very successful.  Contact  nacbt.Org to find a qualified therapist in your area.  This is so treatable!

Question 7

is hepatomegaly is a cause of fear?

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Hepatomegaly: Means enlargement of liver.  Its significance depends on severity and how liver function is affected.  You must get to bottom of this, because it can mean something serious.  Go see a liver specialist if your liver is truly enlarged and your liver function tests are abnormal.

Question 8

fear of my throat closing for no apparent reason. is that possible?

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ANXIETY: Sounds like anxiety. So are you asking if aanxiety gives this sensation or if your throat will actually close up?
Your throat should not close up unless you have  another illness like swollen glands or tonsils. The sensation of throat closing is called "globus hystericus", very apropos! you ought to speak to a physician and get an exam done and then get tratment for anxiety either therapy or both.

Question 9

what can cause the fear of tomatoes?

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Don't ask why: Some people develop curious fears that they themselves recognize as senseless. It's a mistake left over from the psychoanalysis-dominated era in psychotherapy to try to understand. Instead, practice overcoming the fear, usually with a guide. In this video a man works to overcome fear of baked beans http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=3y8vks3__ca.

Question 10

what is the cause of fear of mental patients?

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Please Clarify: I do not know from your question if you are asking what causes fear in mental patients or what causes us to be afraid of mental patients. 

Fear is a subjective, individualize experience that is not easily defined in a few sentences. Fear and love are the two primary emotions upon which humans operate. Many mental heath conditions are the direct result of fear and the experiences caused by fear.

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