ok i have a mothphobia which's the fear of moths and butterflies..i'v been havin it for 6yrs now and it's soo embarssing when i get in bus while there is a butterfly..can anyone advice me what to do to get rid of my phobia?
2006-11-05 15:57:57 · 11 answers · asked by Tara 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I've taken a lot of psych classes before and we've seen videos of people who suffer from it. The best way to get rid of a phobia depends on the person. There's this thing called "flooding", where it just basically helps you overcome your fear by exposing it to you until you learn that it's nothing to be scared of. Flooding takes anxiety to the highest level, so the only way the feeling can go from there is down. There's also "counter-conditioning". In this method, you are taught a NEW RESPONSE to the insects you're scared of. I believe you could also turn to hypnosis.
2006-11-05 16:16:31 · answer #1 · answered by Candy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only way to get rid of a fear is if you confront it. maybe you can try going to a museum with insects and stand around the butterflies and moths [even is theyre dead ones]. then if you know someone who can catch butterflies or moth...touch one and hold one.
i tried holding a live tarantula...i swear i was going to CRY! but i do feel more comfortable around spiders.
2006-11-05 16:03:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very good blog, a beginner’s guide to abnormal psychology.
Short, clear and simple; and you can even post your question and contact the author regarding particular subject you are interested in
http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/
2006-11-06 04:04:41 · answer #3 · answered by Spirita 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
face it..face ur fears..dun let ur fear control u..
i had a fear of heights, but i could control it now..i tried a ride in a theme park which i was very afraid to take cuz of the height but i steeled myself and took and i end up taking it twice..but i still have some fear of heights though if i am wayyy up too high..hahas..
2006-11-05 16:07:57 · answer #4 · answered by LadyN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just face your fear. Butterflies are not harmfull and once you finally see one up close you will see that they are beatiful and unique in there own way. Just like you.
2006-11-05 16:10:53 · answer #5 · answered by valerie v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just say what is the worst thing that can possible happen if a butterly lands on you? nothing at all, they are not dangerous or poisonous. just shoo it away
2006-11-05 16:02:14 · answer #6 · answered by camaroconvertible 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what works for me and is just a suggestion for you is to challenge your fears. I used to have a fear of heights and i would put myself in situations where I absolutly had to overcome my fears...
2006-11-05 16:04:45 · answer #7 · answered by Jay G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its really simple squash a bug.
2006-11-05 16:33:46 · answer #8 · answered by forrest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
systematic desensitization. make someone play a lot of ghost pranks on you
2016-03-19 04:02:39 · answer #9 · answered by Heather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THINK OF IT AS A ANGEL. AND IF IT LANDS ON YOU THEN YOU HAVE A GUARDIAN ONE.
2006-11-05 16:06:13 · answer #10 · answered by HADITDUN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋