So i have had this fear for years and years now. Probably since i was around 16. Im now 29. I wont mention what it is because its weird and most people wouldnt understand.
My therapist seems baffled about what to do as exposure therapy and the like arent really applicable.
I dont really know what to do… it gets me down and stresses me out.
Anyone else have specific phobias that get in the way of enjoying life?
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I have the phobia of dying. My antidepressant helped and also Abilify medication.
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I have a fear of driving at highway speeds. Actually, if a car I’m in goes above I would say about 40 mph I start getting more and more anxious. I end up having to fight the urge to jump from the vehicle. It’s very dangerous.
I am deathly afraid of spiders. If I see one in the distance I can cope by moving away from it. But I do get the heebie jeebies. If one surprises me I scream and act a fool. Due to ocd and my phobia I had a long stretch where I had to ritualistically check my shoes for spiders prior to putting them on. It was really stressful.
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I am ok at highway speeds. I am scared of spider bites so I jump up and start brushing off every area on my body in one second , if i think I felt a spider. I check all shoes in garage and basement with flashlight also.
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