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Cant sleep alone in home

2015-11-03 15:05:36
Hi doctor, i'm facing a phobia in which i cant sleep alone in room, house etc., For this i has to on light for whole night. If i sleep alone i visualize that someday is under bed, beside doors etc., This is from my child hood. And mainly due to horror movies. But i like to watch them. Plz tell me solu'n for the problem
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Hello, You seem to be suffering  from specific phobia. It can be treated with behavioural therapy with or without medications.  Please consult a psychiatrist to start treatment for you to adress  this problem.

Answered2015-11-04 07:53:08

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