1. Understand that phobias are not your fault. You did nothing to cause your phobia. Sometimes phobias just pop up, and sometimes they stick around for years. You might have a gene that became activated (anyone in your family with a similar fear?) or you might simply have had bad luck.
2. Determine what your phobia is.
There are many kinds of phobias, and treatment can vary depending on the type you are experiencing. Before your phobia can be treated, please figure out what you are really afraid of. Some of the more
widespread phobias include:
- Spiders
- Dogs
- Thunder
- Lightning
- Bugs
- Planes/flying
- Heights
- Tunnels
- Bridges
- Elevators
- Snakes
- Blood tests
- Hospitals
- Clowns
- Public speaking
- Enclosed spaces
- Injections
- Dentists
- Blushing
Is your phobia on this list?
3. Find an experienced professional who is skilled in phobia elimination.
You can learn how to eradicate your phobia by yourself, in the privacy of your own home. You can be taught how to reprogram your reaction to specific circumstances. You can permanently get rid of your fear and get back your life.
I’m Dr. Roberta Temes and I have helped hundreds and hundreds of clients banish their phobias. You can come to my NJ office or we can accomplish this by phone.
Contact me at rtemes@aol.com and tell me your situation. I’ll then let you know how I can help you. I use two interesting techniques - no medication, no psychotherapy - just words.
Author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Hypnosis, the best-selling book on hypnosis.