Question 1

i have fear of animals with fur, can you tell me the treatments?

Accepted Answer

Phobia: I'm told that this is fairly common. You have a great opportunity to undertake a short course of psychotherapy with the expectation of a good result. As a bonus effect, it's likely that other aspects of your life will also improve as you regain command of your mind at its best.

Question 2

how long would hantavirus live say in a 100 degree garage or on a animals fur if they killed a deer mouse? how easy is it to contract hantavirus?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: Mice are everywhere and the conditions under which folks seem to catch hantavirus are "primitive". A big dose of mouse excitement inhaled seems to be the big risk

Question 3

could you give me a list of medication that i can buy online to treat my fear of social situations and reluctance to enter them?

Accepted Answer

Exposure therapy: Find a therapist specializing in treating anxiety, especially helpful is exposure based therapy, where gradually, w/ the therapist's guidance, you repeatedly face the feared situations ; symptoms, along w/ relaxation techniques.  Doing this over time, the physical sensations that accompany the panicky feeling will no longer become so overwhelming. Medication may help but not alone.

Question 4

i touched a tuft of an unknown animals fur in my yard (possible deer) can you get rabies from this contact if you have a scratch?

Accepted Answer

: No.

Question 5

can my pet dog or cat catch covid-19 and give it to me? could the virus be on animal fur and then transferred to humans?

Accepted Answer

Possibly : The virus can live as fumites and live on surfaces for more that a day. Depending on the surface.

Question 6

i travel a lot and dont really have a choice of not taking a plane and i just have a constant fear of planes on top of my already diagnosed anxiety. im trying to get a low dosage of xanax or some type of medication to help ease the anxiety?

Accepted Answer

: You should see your doctor to discuss your options. Xanax may not be the best choice as it is very addicting. You may want to see a psychiatrist to discuss what the best options to treat this anxiety would be. A psychiatrist will be able to get this under control for you! Best of luck to you,

Question 7

is it harmful to drink on lexapro? i cant tell if youre not supposed to b/c its actually dangerous to your body to mix or for fear that it makes the medication not work. generally drink once or twice a month, average 2 or 3 drinks on a night out?

Accepted Answer

: It is not an absolute contraindication but alcohol can potentiate the side effects of lexapro and vice versa.

Question 8

how to get out of severe fear of illness with out medication quickly?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behavioral: therapy is often helpful with intrusive thoughts.
http://www.abctcentral.org/xFAT/
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Cognitive-behavioural-therapy/Pages/Introduction.aspx

Question 9

how can i get over my fear of taking medication?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: You need to make an appointment with a psychiatrist to first get a thorough evaluation and then a diagnosis.  Your fear of medication may be a symptom of an underlying anxiety disorder, fear of loss of control and dependence, and so on.  It's fairly common, and sometimes, easy to treat. Sharing with a professional is the first step.  Call for an appointment tomorrow.

Question 10

how do you get over anxiety and fears that control your life without medication?

Accepted Answer

Understanding: Find what is behind the fears and anxiety. What are the antecedent events including thoughts.

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How long would hantavirus live say in a 100 degree garage or on a animals fur if they killed a deer mouse? how easy is it to contract hantavirus?

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Could you give me a list of medication that i can buy online to treat my fear of social situations and reluctance to enter them?

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I touched a tuft of an unknown animals fur in my yard (possible deer) can you get rabies from this contact if you have a scratch?

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Can my pet dog or cat catch covid-19 and give it to me? could the virus be on animal fur and then transferred to humans?

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I travel a lot and dont really have a choice of not taking a plane and i just have a constant fear of planes on top of my already diagnosed anxiety. im trying to get a low dosage of xanax or some type of medication to help ease the anxiety?

A member asked:

Is it harmful to drink on lexapro? i cant tell if youre not supposed to b/c its actually dangerous to your body to mix or for fear that it makes the medication not work. generally drink once or twice a month, average 2 or 3 drinks on a night out?

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How to get out of severe fear of illness with out medication quickly?

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How can i get over my fear of taking medication?

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How do you get over anxiety and fears that control your life without medication?

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