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I have been diagnosed with pyrophobia, what are the treatment options?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Pyrophobia: Consider Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Psychotherapy, Exposure therapy (imaginal exposure therapy, systematic desensitization, flooding, prolonged exposure therapy, in vivo exposure therapy) or hypnosis as possible options. Psychotropic medications are sometimes indicated as well.

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Answered 5/24/2015

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