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Is m desperately afraid of needles and procedures. how do i overcome this?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Cognitive behavioral: Psychotherapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy is an excellent means to deal w/anxiety w/o resorting to medications. It's also just as effective as antidepressants for mild-to-moderate depression but w/o any side effects.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Fears: For Phobias consider Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Psychotherapy, Exposure therapy (imaginal exposure therapy, systematic desensitization, flooding, prolonged exposure therapy, in vivo exposure therapy) or hypnosis as possible options. Psychotropic medications are sometimes indicated as well.

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