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What techniques can one institute to reduce fear? some of the causes of stress is the fear of what might go wrong than right? please help with that.

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No quick fix: There are many approaches depending on the underlying problem Various forms of psychotherapy. With or without medication First step is evaluation

Answered 4/12/2018

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