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How do i get over a panic inducing fear of plants and fungi? as in, a false and unfounded fear of plants taking over a body and growing inside it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Please consider: Cognitive behavioral therapy. It is excellent for addressing phobias. Take care.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/26/2013

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