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Originally Posted by GirlOfManyFaces
So I am a junior in highschool and now we have to take psychology. I already had two panic attacks just last week. I don't know how to handle talking about all these things that I've lived through. But nobody knows I have. So people just think I'm weird when I freak out in class. This week in class we are going to be focusing on phobias and I don't know if I can handle that. I have so many phobias and I don't want to talk about them. I don't want to hear other people talk about them either. (Ex. Contreltophobia, androphobia, achluophobia, Pediophobia)
How can I handle this?!?!?!?!?!
I've never asked for help about phobias. So I don't know!
Can you even fix a phobia?!?!
HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!
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I hope things have gone well for you since you wrote this post, GirlOfManyFaces. It's been many years since I faced the specific problem you're dealing with. But I've always been petrified of public speaking. And in college, I had to take a public speaking class. It was torture although I did have one shining moment when I gave a speech on getting screened for cancer. For some reason that speech was a winner! The others... not so much.
I would agree that getting some counseling or therapy for your phobias would be a good idea. Also there are places that specialize in helping people to overcome phobias. Perhaps you might be able to become involved with one of these, if not now, then at some later date.
I would also suggest you consider speaking with your teacher with regard to your concerns. If your teacher is aware of your concerns, s/he may be able to help you to feel more comfortable as the class progresses.
Good luck with this!
