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Jun 08, 2016, 01:45 PM
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Member Since: Aug 2014
Location: UK
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Originally Posted by Angelique67
Well, what would you do if you suddenly got very phobic of the stairs? If I can't get in the clinic by myself they will probably force me back to the hospital. And I don't think the hospital can help. All they'll do is tack on more drugs that will make me even more dizzy and afraid. There is no good way for this to happen.
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Can you get your friend to come & help you down the stairs? I'm pretty certain that just doing it even once will help a lot...
This is from the NHS website:
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What causes phobias?
Phobias don't have a single cause, but there are a number of associated factors. For example:
•a phobia may be associated with a particular incident or trauma
•a phobia may be a learned response that a person develops early in life from a parent or sibling (brother or sister)
•genetics may play a role – there's evidence to suggest that some people are born with a tendency to be more anxious than others
Read more about the causes of phobias.
Diagnosing phobias
Phobias aren't usually formally diagnosed. Most people with a phobia are fully aware of the problem.
A person will sometimes choose to live with a phobia, taking great care to avoid the object or situation they're afraid of. However, if you have a phobia, continually trying to avoid what you're afraid of will make the situation worse.
If you have a phobia, you should seek help from your GP. They may refer you to a specialist with expertise in behavioural therapy, such as a psychologist.
Treating phobias
Almost all phobias can be successfully treated and cured.
Simple phobias can be treated through gradual exposure to the object, animal, place or situation that causes fear and anxiety. This is known as desensitisation or self-exposure therapy.
You could try these methods with the help of a professional or as part of a self-help programme.
Treating complex phobias often takes longer and involves talking therapies, such as:
•counselling
•psychotherapy
•cognitive behavioural therapy
Medication isn't usually used to treat phobias. However, it's sometimes prescribed to help people cope with the effects of anxiety. Medications that may be used include:
•antidepressants
•tranquillisers
•beta-blockers
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