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Is it normal to have many phobias? like scared of elevators, cockroaches, snake, mice / rats, etc...
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Find out why: Many people are fearful of many things. Most important for you to do is find out why you have these fears. Once you learn why and at what age this started, you can begin decreasing your "phobias"---sometimes a healthcare professional or psychologist may be helpful. Good luck.
Answered 5/26/2013
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Never normal: Phobias are never normal. They are unreasonable fears that represent more serious mental health issues. See a mental health professional to try to learn the cause and a solution.
Answered 7/3/2017
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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 3/21/2015
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