Blenophobia, The Fear Of Needles

  • Apr 24th 2008
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5. It is likely that all of these interact with one another.

For those of you with this or any other type of phobia, help is available. Systematic desensitization, Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and Behavior Modification are all types of treatments available.

It is best to not delay in getting help with phobias. The reason is that, left untreated, fears can increase and become even more limiting.

Get a referral to a Clinical Psychologist trained in the use of these techniques. Also, there are some hospital outpatient programs that are devoted to the treatment of anxieties.

Author Dr. Allan Schwartz, Ph.D. Social Worker, Writer

Dr. Allan Schwartz is a medical writer with over 30 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He writes about various mental health disorders, eating disorders, and issues related to relationships, stress, trauma, and abuse.

Published: Apr 24th 2008, Last updated: Sep 25th 2024
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