Question 1

i'm suffering from pyrophobia?

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Treatable: Whether or not you know why you are so afraid of being burned or killed in a fire, today there are talking-doing treatments that reprogram your brain so this will stop interfering with your life. You owe it to yourself to be treated, and the discomfort of having sought treatment will be far less than having this get worse and prevent you from enjoying life & being productive.

Question 2

am i weird if have a pyrophobia?

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Fear of Fire: Not necessarily "weird", but the problem depends on the nature and degree of your fear.  For instance, fearing fire in a fireplace is one thing, and could possibly indicate an anxiety disorder.  But feeling afraid when the fire escapes the fireplace and burns down your house, is normal!  is the fear crippling, preventing you from activities you want to do?  If so, see a therapist for help.

Question 3

am i weird or do i just have a pyrophobia?

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Depends: Bothmay be pathological depending on degree and impairment.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: pyrophobia?

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Pyrophobia: Pyrophobia = irrational or abnormal fear of fire.

Question 5

i have been diagnosed with pyrophobia, what are the treatment options?

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Pyrophobia: Consider Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,  Behavior Therapy, Psychotherapy, Exposure therapy (imaginal exposure therapy, systematic desensitization, flooding, prolonged exposure therapy, in vivo exposure therapy) or hypnosis as possible options. Psychotropic medications are sometimes indicated as well.

Question 6

is drugs bad?

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Depends!: Medications are neither inherently good nor bad. It's the (intent of) use that can make something "bad". Improper use, improper dose, improper frequency, improper route of administration can all make any "good" drug bad. Hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) used to lower blood pressure is a "bad" drug to lower cholesterol or cure strep throat b/c it does neither. Yet, it's a great drug for hypertension. Talk to your familydoc.

Question 7

medicine for memory?

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Meds for memory: There really is no medication specifically for memory. There are medications that can help improve concentration. Some holistic stores sell natural supplements that promote themselves as good for memory.

Question 8

what is category x drug?

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Do not use if pregna: Category x drugs are contraindicated for use in pregnancy due to studies demonstrating evidence of serious fetal abnormalities in animals, humans, or both such that fetal risks clearly outweigh maternal benefit. Check out http://www.Empr.Com/drugs-contraindicated-in-pregnancy/article/125914/ for more info, including partial list.

Question 9

what is topical medicine?

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Outside: It's a medication or substance that goes on that outside such as creams, ointments or drops.

Question 10

what medicine should i take?

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PCP or Chiropractor: Seems more like partial shoulder dislocation/Strain. One should see PCP or Chiropractor for evaluation and possible imaging before treatment. As for pain shooting down the leg, arthritis in the spine with sciatic nerve irritation/impingement may be issues further encouraging one to see PCP/ Chiropractor.

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