Fear & Phobia

Fear & Phobia

A human body is a complex machine that evaluates different situations, reacts, and responds to them accordingly. From an instant response of our reflex action to the meticulous responses of our immune system, we can see a variety of ways in which our bodies respond in various situations. One such natural response that signals and prepares our body to deal with a situation that is unsafe or dangerous is known as Fear. It is a normal human survival instinct that we are bestowed with since our childhood.
Different people experience fear at different levels in the same situation. It could range from mere uneasiness to a strong reaction in a, particularly dangerous situation. Fear triggers our body’s natural fight or flight response, during which we either stay and confront that situation or flee from it. Experiencing fear in situations that jeopardize our safety is very much normal and natural. The problem starts when this fear is exaggerated and blown out of proportion and turns into a Phobia.

There is a Long List of Phobias

Claustrophobia

Fear of tight spaces

Hydrophobia

Fear of water

Arachnophobia

Fear of spiders

Ophidiophobia

Fear of snakes

Nyctophobia

Fear of darkness

Aviatophobia

Fear of flying

Hypnotherapy also helps in overcoming phobias in which a certified hypnotherapist conducts certain therapeutic methods. Apart from these, relaxation techniques including deep breathing, muscle relaxation, positive self-talk and imagination, and mindfulness are imparted to the phobic person. At times, medication can also be prescribed along with these techniques. The right treatment allows a person to live a happy and functional life.