I have a phobia of damns. Cant even look at them in pictures. Driving over them is a joke of course I live where there is only one so I can avoid it easy. But am I the only one?
2006-07-15 16:49:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
opps dam sorry
2006-07-15 17:01:40 · update #1
probably are not the only one. a phobia can center around just about anything. some people choose to avoid them, others try to overcome them
Some therapists use virtual reality or imagery exercise to desensitize patients to the feared entity. These are parts of systematic desensitization therapy.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be beneficial. Cognitive behavioral therapy lets the patient understand the cycle of negative thought patterns, and ways to change these thought patterns. CBT may be conducted in a group setting. Gradual desensitization treatment and CBT are often successful, provided the patient is willing to endure some discomfort and to make a continuous effort over a long period of time.
Anti-anxiety or anti-depression medications can be of assistance in many cases. Benzodiazepines could be prescribed for short-term use.
These treatment options are not mutually exclusive. Often a therapist will suggest multiple treatments.
2006-07-15 16:53:31 · answer #1 · answered by KelticPete 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The correct spelling is dam. The fear of driving over water has been documented but is usually involving bridges.
2006-07-15 23:55:17 · answer #2 · answered by xtowgrunt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not the only one I'm sure...just most people would be too embarassed to post it in public!
I've a phobia of therapists...so I just kinda have to deal with it. LOL!!
2006-07-16 00:47:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm.. i think its a dam...damns would mean you are afraid of going to hell - which pretty much includes everyone.
2006-07-15 23:53:46 · answer #4 · answered by julieb_87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure you aren't the only one, but I don't have a fear of them.
When did this fear start?
2006-07-15 23:52:55 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have fear of feathers, i even get scared of birds......is there any name for that kinda phobia
2006-07-16 05:44:22 · answer #6 · answered by !i!i!i!FaRnAzA!i!i!i!i 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
julieb_87 you beat me to the punch!
2006-07-15 23:56:21 · answer #7 · answered by love bn a mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋