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I have a phobia, what is a best way to get rid of it?
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CBT =best way : Cognitive behavioral therapy, particularly cognitive restructuring (thought changing to more realistic thoughts) and graduated exposure (facing fears on a hierarchy from least anxiety provoking to most) is the gold standard treatment. The treatment is time-limited ( 1 to 16 sessions), very structured, and research supported.
Answered 11/27/2017
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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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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 11/5/2017
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