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Originally Posted by ninetyone
What if this demon is symbolizing something? Can you think of anything that causes you to feel so vulnerable from seeing an open door? Maybe it's not even the result of an event and the demon could be symbolizing vulnerability itself. It could be a possibility since there's a phobia for almost anything without having to be tied to a traumatic event or mental illness.
I have successfully tried the exposure method several times so I think it's a great idea. I'm actually afraid of the dark myself...and I'm 23.  |
I suppose that could be a possibility. If that is the case though I'm not sure what traumatic event triggered the fear in the first place.
Ever since I was 11 I was always bothered by open doors and the idea that something might come in, but its only recently that I have become legitimately afraid/paranoid of the open door its self (about a year and half ago)
I'm curious as to why it is suddenly worsening now as well