Everyone is afraid of something. Do you have a fear OR has it become a PHOBIA???
A phobia is an excessive and irrational fear reaction. If you have a phobia, you may experience a deep sense of dread or panic when you encounter the source of your fear. The fear can be of a certain place, situation, or object. Unlike general anxiety disorders, a phobia is usually connected to something specific.
An estimated 19 million Americans have a phobia that causes difficulty in some area of their lives. Seek the help of your doctor if you have a fear that prevents you from leading your fullest life.
Exposure Therapy
Exposure-based treatments are the first-line approach in the treatment of phobias. In this type of treatment, you are gradually and progressively exposed to what you fear. You might start by just thinking about your phobia trigger and then move slowly toward looking at images of the object and finally being near the object in real life.
Types of exposure-based treatments that may be used include:7
- In vivo exposure: This involves being exposed to the source of your fear in real life.
- Virtual exposure: This involves the use of virtual reality to practice gradual exposure.
- Systematic desensitization: This involves being gradually exposed until you become desensitized to the source of your fear.
So now the question is are you willing to face your fear to earn the find on this cache? Happy hunting!
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