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Why can't i get over my fear of needles? it's soooo bad

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Need to know: What have you tried? If you find a good CBT therapist who says they've worked w/ this phobia, it will almost certainly work! It's a common problem and you might also work on other issues that have troubled you. It takes a bit of effort and time, but it's worth it!

Answered 5/28/2016

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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.

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VRT for Phobias: Phobias and anxieties respond well to Virtual Reality Therapy(VRT). VRT is exposure therapy in a safe environment. The research suggests VRT is 90% effective. Seek out a therapist who uses VRT in your area. You can find providers through www.psious.com, www.limbix.com, or www.virtuallybetter.com.

Answered 1/14/2018

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