by Bertil Hjert on July 2, 2009
Phobias are created by our anxious minds in reaction to bad experiences in certain situations. They are manufactured fears that can be undone through desensitization.
Phobias are terrifying and confining. In the worst cases you become a prisoner in your own home, in most cases you dramatically alter your day to avoid that which you fear.
Phobias [...]
by Bertil Hjert on June 8, 2009
The process of visual or real life desensitization requires gradual exposure to the thing that sparks your anxiety. Creating a hierarchy of steps to confront your fear is a great way to break down the fear into doable steps and chart your progress.
In order to desensitize yourself from your fears, you will have to work [...]
by Bertil Hjert on June 5, 2009
Confronting and overcoming a phobia or other anxiety disorder takes motivation and planning. You need to understand the willpower it takes to overcome your mind´s negative anxiety feedback loop. You need to set goals and develop a plan of action in order to achieve success.
Samantha was suffering from agoraphobia. This phobia can be so destructive [...]
by Bertil Hjert on June 2, 2009
Desensitization to your phobia is achieved in small, incremental steps. An effective relaxation method, exposure plan and patience are the keys to your success.
Phobia sufferers can eliminate their anxious responses to certain situations through desensitization. Depending on the nature of your fear, desensitization can be accomplished through visualization or real life exposure.
The type of [...]