Question 1

what's your greatest irrational fear?

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Individualized: Our fears are individualized for every person. If it's not fear, it might be something that brings a sense of discomfort. There could be mass fears, e.g. "the end of the world', sars, giant asteroids that are fueled by the media reports, but generally everyone has their fear.

Question 2

please help! i have an irrational fear of time?

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I'm not sure what: Your fear of time entails. Therefore it is hard to make suggestions. I would suggest that you contact a psychologist and make an appointment to  discuss your fears and sort them out.

Question 3

am i the only one who has an irrational fear of failing?

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Absolutely Not!: The fear of failing is extremely common.  Most people don't embrace failure, but when it becomes something that keeps you stuck/causes procrastination it becomes a problem.  Cbt can help you to challenge this fear.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: irrational fear?

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Irrational Fear: Irrational fear is fear that is not based on reality.

Question 5

i recently developed an irrational fear of being stalked, tortured, and killed. it makes me afraid to be alone at home. how can i get help?

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Beliefs matter: I would recommend making an appointment with a psychiatrist to discuss your irrational fear in detail and to get some help in relieving it. The psychiatrist would do a complete mental health exam and determine what is the basis for this fear and any other issues that might go with it. Then, a treatment plan would be organized to provide symptom relief and to address any underlying issues.

Question 6

what to do if i have an irrational fear of ferrets?

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Cognitive Behavioral: Therapy or CBT can help you get over your phobia. The procedure progressive desensitization is treatment of choice. You will learn relaxation technique, set up a hierarchy of what you fear then imagine it while relaxed. Once you can imagine it while relaxed you will overcome it.

Question 7

irrational fear of hiv! and am an or rn?

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Natural: Hiv/aids continues to generate fear, misunderstanding, misinformation, & discrimination.People w aids are being isolated, forced out of their jobs or homes, refused medical/nursing treatment, stripped of their human & civic rights.And all for a disease that doesn't spread thru casual contact.U r scared of getting it, becoming sick & dying fr it.U may hv witnessed pxs, frens, loved ones dying from aids.

Question 8

why am i so scared of heights? how can i get over this irrational fear?

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Phobia: A phobia is an irrational or excessive fear of something (heights) that causes significant distress and interferes with a persons ability to function.  Many reasons may be linked to your fear, but figuring out the why is less inportant than confronting it head on.  The best way to do this is with a licensed professional who can guide you thru the process of systematic desensitization.

Question 9

can irrational fear be a side effect of experiencing death in the family?

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A consequence?, yes: Especially for very sensitive people, an intense or traumatic event or loss can have major powerful consequences. Also, fears can be rational or not and can range from manageable to immobilizing. But yes to your question. And, you can find help in grief counseling or psychotherapy. If help is also needed for underlying fragility, medication might be added. My sympathy ; hope for relief.

Question 10

what would be a good way to take care of a self-inflicted irrational fear?

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1st step is : Realizing it is irrational so congratulations 4 realizing it and asking for herlp. Take the next step and call a therapist to discuss your fear and ways to overcome it. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one possible way more insight oriented therapy is another. Let us know how it goes, good luck!

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