Question 1

what is the name of a phobia for a fear of public or dirty bathrooms?

Accepted Answer

Phobia: Agoraphobia is a fear of public places, parauresis is inability to urinate or use the bathroom, germaphobia can cause fear of a dirty place like a public restroom, but in general it would be classified as an agoraphobia.

Question 2

how do i deal with the fear, phobia and embarassment of seeing hem blood when i go to the bathroom?

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See your doctor: It is unclear if this is related to your hemorrhoids, or if you are bleeding from elsewhere in your colon or GI tract.  Your anxiety is definitely affecting you, but you should be sure you get properly evaluated by a doctor.  If it is just your hemorrhoids, you should make sure you are on a good bowel regimen and are eating enough fiber.

Question 3

whats the difference between a fear and a phobia?

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null: Fear is felt to be a normal protective mechanism. Fear is what causes us to walk slowly to keep from stumbling when it is too dark to see. A phobia is an abnormal fear that keeps the sufferer from normal activities. Someone with a phobia of heights would not be able to use a ladder  at all. A non-phobic fear of fear of heights makes people be very careful when climbing on ladders.

Question 4

can you tell me if my fears and phobias are irrational then why?

Accepted Answer

Spoiling the fun 4U?: We all have fears. There actually are things ; activities out there that are generally dangerous (e.g., radioactivity, poisons, walking across a highway). Phobias are extreme fears about situations/ things that most people would say pose little danger -like fear of vomiting/seeing someone else vomit; of riding in an elevator; of bees; etc. Phobias can create lots of stress ; take fun out of life!

Question 5

any remedies for hiv fear n phobias plz tell thanx?

Accepted Answer

CBT: Seek a cognitive-behavioral therapist who specializes in phobias. One method they use is systematic desensitization which slowly and incrementally brings the person closer and closer to the thing they are afraid of in slow, graduated steps that help make the anxiety more tolerable.

Question 6

what do you know about fear elimination therapy for phobias.?

Accepted Answer

Exposure therapy: While I have not heard of the term "fear elimination" therapy, it sounds like a form of exposure therapy, which remains the primary treatment for phobias. It involves teaching a person to use coping skills in order to handle feelings of anxiety. Then, those coping skills are practiced and used as the person is slowly exposed to the thing or situation that provokes the anxiety.

Question 7

irrational fears are like phobias, right? how do you handle them?

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Cbt and desensitazat: Although the two are similiar, irrational fears and phobias do differ. Irrarional fears are thoughts that may cause you to worry about a situation or perhaps contribute to you misperceiving a situation or an encounter. Unless you are delusional or psychotic, medication won't assist much with changing irration beliefs or thoughts.  Cognitive behavioral therapy that teaches you to effectively.

Question 8

how can i get over my phobia/fear of injury?

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Fear of injury: Many people find cognitive behavioral therapy very useful in overcoming phobias and fears.  For this you would consult a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other therapist who does this work.  There would be an evaluation first, to explore the problem and make sure what's being dealt with.  Therapy involves a combination of in-person sessions and generally also some homework outside of sessions.

Question 9

how can i deal with the 'fear of flight' phobia?

Accepted Answer

Aviophobia: There are three basic treatments for fear of flying severe enough to be classified as an anxiety disorder, systematic densensitization, cognitive therapy and medications. There is a nice overview at http://www.Guidetopsychology.Com/fearfly.Htm. The severity of your phobia will determine which intervention(s)-ur family physician should be able to provide a referral to a the appropriate specialist.

Question 10

what is the name for having a fear or phobia of not being able to be in or losing control?

Accepted Answer

Loss of control: We all like to think we are competent individuals who are in control of ourselves and our lives. But for those who suffer from panic attacks, a very great fear is the loss of control while having an attack. This is a common dread, and it's something that should be addressed. Putting the fear to rest will go a long way towards reducing your anxiety and panicky feelings.

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