Alternative Treatments For Phobias
Can I cure myself of my phobias?
You can certainly try to cure yourself of your phobia. And many people do. Basically what you need to do is confront the thing that you're afraid of. You need to go out and do it as much as possible. If you can get yourself to do that on your own then absolutely, you could cure yourself.
Can over the counter medications help with phobias?
Well there are some interesting recent research that shows that a vitamin B-6 derivative which is not a medication but is actually a vitamin which is called a nositol can be useful in working with anxieties and it can also be used in conjunction with typical medications. So if you're interested in that you should consult your doctor and see if that's an option for you.
Will reducing stress help with phobias?
Now, most people don't know, but stress and anxiety are actually two separate things. So if you have stress in your life, if you're always too busy, and you're always late, and you're on the go, and you just have no time, that can actually make your body get more revved up and can make you feel more anxious. So reducing stress can be really helpful, however, simply reducing stress is not enough to treat a phobia. You also have to work on the phobia directly.
Will talk therapy work on phobias?
Talk therapy, which is a supportive type of counselling, can help you reduce stress in your life and other things. But it's not shown to be as effective as cognitive behavioral theraphy in treating phobias.
Can positive thinking cure phobias?
I am all for positive thinking. I think it's a great thing to be optimistic and look on the bright side. However, it's not always enough to cure a phobia. You might actually have to work directly on the phobia.