Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2015 9:16:47 GMT 7
Even the most rational, clear-thinking adults can have anxieties that interfere with their routine, and learning to manage them is key to living a life free from fear. Here are some tips for conquering your phobias:
-Before beginning any treatment, ask yourself if you really want to get rid of the one thing that makes you special.
-Empower yourself! Keep a short list handy of all the things that don’t scare you.
-Build your coping skills by going up a “fear ladder.” First, look at pictures of dentists. Then, look at a dentist through a window. Next, slowly approach one and pat him gently on the head, staying away from the ears and mouth. Soon, you’ll find yourself passing dentists on the street without fear.
-Make an appointment either with a psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy or a psychiatrist who prescribes a whole bunch of pills.
-Learn some relaxation techniques for when you feel anxious, like slowly inhaling and exhaling chloroform.
-Remember, the engineers who designed the bridge are just as scared of you driving over it as you are.
www.theonion.com/graphic/tips-conquering-phobias-51815
-Before beginning any treatment, ask yourself if you really want to get rid of the one thing that makes you special.
-Empower yourself! Keep a short list handy of all the things that don’t scare you.
-Build your coping skills by going up a “fear ladder.” First, look at pictures of dentists. Then, look at a dentist through a window. Next, slowly approach one and pat him gently on the head, staying away from the ears and mouth. Soon, you’ll find yourself passing dentists on the street without fear.
-Make an appointment either with a psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy or a psychiatrist who prescribes a whole bunch of pills.
-Learn some relaxation techniques for when you feel anxious, like slowly inhaling and exhaling chloroform.
-Remember, the engineers who designed the bridge are just as scared of you driving over it as you are.
www.theonion.com/graphic/tips-conquering-phobias-51815
