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PHOBIAS & FEARS
Phobias develop when someone has an exaggerated or unrealistic fear surrounding a certain situation or object. If this situation or object is common in day-to-day life, the phobia can restrict a person’s life, holding them back from doing what they want to do and causing a lot of distress.
When you come across the source of your phobia, you’re likely to feel incredibly scared, nervous and anxious. You may also feel physical symptoms of fear and anxiety, such as:
- dizziness/lightheadedness
- sweating
- fast heartbeat and/or palpitations
- nausea
- shaking
- an upset stomach
Specific phobias
Also known as ‘simple phobias’, this type tends to centre around a specific object, animal, situation or activity. These tend to develop in our youth and may become less severe as we grow older.
Examples of specific phobias include:
- animal phobias (e.g. spiders, snakes or dogs)
- environmental phobias (e.g. heights, germs, open water)
- situational phobias (e.g. flying or visiting the dentist)
- bodily phobias (e.g. having injections, vomit or blood)
- sexual phobias (e.g. fear of getting a sexually transmitted infection or performance anxiety)
- other (e.g. certain objects or food items)
How can hypnotherapy help with your phobias & fears?
Many phobias exist in our subconscious and are learnt responses. Hypnotherapy can help re-programme your subconscious mind to unlearn the fear response and make you feel better again.