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I have obsessive thoughts & phobia trouble. how to stop or slow down & catch?
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A good CBT therapist: Seek a specialist in the field - ask ?s. The phobia might be easy for many therapists, but obsessive thoughts can be challenging. It's possible, so be patient and courageous. It may take time and be painful at times but the results can be worth every bit of it. Find people you trust who'll support you thru it and share in your happiness when you win the struggle. Best wishes!
Answered 8/27/2014
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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.
Answered 3/20/2015
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