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How to cure a bird phobia?
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Phobia: Phobia is irrational fear, and cognitive behavioral therapy is a good way to deal with it , in addition some people may need to take medication also. So seeing a therapist first and if medication needed , seeing u pcp.
Answered 5/7/2016
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Cognitive Behavioral: Therapy and exposure therapy are two good options for a phobia. Take care.
Answered 3/13/2014
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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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