Phobia Treatment Austin

by Mr. Bridges Psychologist Consultant USA

Specific phobias are strong irrational fears to objects or situations that pose little real danger. The reactions can be quite overwhelming and you may feel powerless to stop it.

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As a result, you might work very hard to avoid the situations or objects that trigger the phobia symptoms.

Specific phobias are long-lasting and can affect your relationships, work, and school. Specific phobias often focus on heights, insects, animals, elevators, flying and dental procedures. Most phobias arise unexpectedly for no reason at all. In fact, they may occur in situations that did not previously cause you any anxiety or discomfort.

What Causes Phobias?

So far, there is no clear answer to this question. There are a lot of theories though. Some scientists believe that humans have a predisposition towards fearing certain objects or situations that could be potentially fatal. Examples include a fear of storms or snakes. Other scientists believe that phobias are learned from the environment. So, if you get stuck in an elevator for a period of time, you might develop a phobia afterward because of this experience. Some people may be more likely to develop phobias because of genetics. Genetic studies have documented that phobias are more likely to run in families.

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Phobias are highly responsive to treatment. Phobias can be treated with a specific kind of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT can help you manage your anxiety by helping you change the way you think. This therapy is based on the idea that your thoughts about the situation or object influence your feelings and behaviors. Your thoughts tell you that the feared object is inherently dangerous. These beliefs trigger fear, which leads you to avoid the object. Over the course of CBT therapy, youll learn how to counteract this thought pattern. Eventually, youll be able to face the object or situation without fear.