A 38-year-old member asked:
How do i overcome fear?
4 doctor answers • 12 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kevin Windischanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Any psychotherapy: Any form of psychotherapy can help with phobias. Hypnosis is one form of psychotherapy and as such can be useful in dealing with your phobia. See a trained therapist who is a member of the american society for clinical hypnosis if this is the modality of therapy you wish to try.
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Dr. Arthur Ciaramicolianswered
Clinical Psychology 46 years experience
Fear: It is important to understand the cause of your fear and then develop means of coping more effectively. Confide in those close to you to see if you can resolve these fears, if not consult a mental health professional who can help you unravel the puzzle and create better ways of coping. Best.
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Michael Simpsonanswered
Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Therapy: Therapy with a trained cognitive behavioral therapist can be very effective. Approaching your fear using small steps and relaxation tools will help. Remember not to avoid your fear but approach it without escaping.
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
You OVERCOME fear: by FACING it. In medical school I took all the rotations that scared me the most. I figured that way - I would become proficient enough that those areas of medicine would no longer be intimidating to me.
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Ed Friedlander commented
Pathology 45 years experience
Exactly. To be brave, act brave.
Apr 2, 2016
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How do I overcome the fear of failure?
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Dr. Grace Hoanswered
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Set the right goal: Set realistic goals that you can reach, make sure you have enough support from others so that you can overcome your fear and get opportunities to proof to yourself that you can succeed, too.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
How can I overcome a fear my biggest fear?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
If it's an: irrational fear that interferes with everyday living than consider: Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Behavioral Therapy, psychotherapy, or hypnosis to deal with it.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
How can I overcome fear or nervousness?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 37 years experience
Psychotherapy: This is a problem the most therapists have experience with. I'm confident you can find someone to help you with it and if there are no other issues, it can be a fairly brief treatment. Best!
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