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Lizard phobia
How can I get rid of Lizard phobia without exposure therapy
. It's driving me crazy and interfering with my daily life.
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hypnotherapy can help you, as during hypnosis we will directly remove the connection you made with a lizard and change your mind programming completetly.
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Take a time-out. Practice yoga, listen to music, meditate, get a massage, or learn relaxation techniques. Stepping back from the problem helps clear your head.
Eat well-balanced meals. Do not skip any meals. Do keep healthful, energy-boosting snacks on hand.
Limit alcohol and caffeine, which can aggravate anxiety and trigger panic attacks.
Get enough sleep. When stressed, your body needs additional sleep and rest.
Exercise daily to help you feel good and maintain your health. Check out the fitness tips below.
Take deep breaths. Inhale and exhale slowly.
Count to 10 slowly. Repeat, and count to 20 if necessary.
Do your best. Instead of aiming for perfection, which isn't possible, be proud of however close you get.
Accept that you cannot control everything. Put your stress in perspective: Is it really as bad as you think?
Welcome humor. A good laugh goes a long way.
Maintain a positive attitude. Make an effort to replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
Get involved. Volunteer or find another way to be active in your community, which creates a support network and gives you a break from everyday stress.
Learn what triggers your anxiety. Is it work, family, school, or something else you can identify? Write in a journal when youâre feeling stressed or anxious, and look for a pattern.
Talk to someone. Tell friends and family youâre feeling overwhelmed, and let them know how they can help you. Talk to a physician or therapist for professional help.
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This is a specific phobia --- a common anxiety disorder .
There are many ways to get rid of this phobia .
If you have severe emotional reaction --- requires intervention by a psychologist.
You can try emotional freedom technique EFT, NLP neuro linguistic programming also. You can train yourself , try and distract your awareness away from presence of lizard and strengthen your neural responses so you don't have to be afraid of lizards.
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Counseling sessions and medication would be the best .
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Hi.
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Relaxation techniques without visualization
confidence building training
realistic thinking tasks
journaling trauma experiences
mindfulness training
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"You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.' You must do the thing you think you cannot do."
--Eleanor Roosevelt
"I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship."
--Louisa May Alcott
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Since when have you been having lizard phobia? There is a term for it called herpetophobia. Do you often come in contact with a lizard? Have you had a bad experience with a lizard? It is important to determine what is causing lizard phobia. To feel better you can consult a psychologist and explain about lizard phobia. Other than exposure therapy Cognitive behavioural therapy is helpful in overcoming lizard phobia. Do not worry with the right kind of help you can overcome your fear.
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Consult a psychologist.
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Ms. Kanika Girdhar
Psychologist
3 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Hi,
There are many techniques other than exposure therapy to deal with Lizard phobia. Consult a clinical psychologist to help you deal with this concern. You can inform your therapist beforehand that you don't want the therapist to use exposure therapy.
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Mr. Sandeep Kumar
Psychologist
12 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Presently visit a good Psychotherapist, cognitive hypnotic psychotherapy is very useful in treating all types of fear and phobia.
You can also visit me through practo on-line consultation by registering through my ID.
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Be positive it doesn't need more time also
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil
Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi... There is a treatment methodology known as 'Systematic Desensitisation'. This particular technique does take time, but it is very effective in treating such phobias.
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Consult a Psychologist.
Systematic Desensitisation is required.
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Ms. Mohana Priya G
Counselling Psychologist
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Herpetophobia is a fear of reptiles, specifically snakes and lizards. The severity of this relatively common specific phobia can vary drastically, making it difficult to decide without guidance from a mental health professional whether you have a clinical phobia or simply a fear. All types of phobia are forms of anxiety disorders.
A specific phobia only requires treatment if it interferes with your daily activities, including your job and personal relationships. If you think you're exhibiting symptoms of herpetophobia, consult a doctor or therapist to determine if it's just an everyday fear or you meet the criteria for a clinical diagnosis.
With proper treatment, the vast majority of phobias are manageable or curable. Over time, however, untreated phobias can worsen and become life-limiting.
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Systematic desensitization, based on the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy will be useful.
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Counseling is needed to come out of the condition.
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