2007-01-28 15:07:12 · 3 answers · asked by deb2syb 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Not a lot of info in your question. Are you afraid of becoming chemically dependent? That is a rational fear, so phobia would not apply unless you fear dependency's on chemicals that are not normally thought of as addictive, like Alika seltzer or aspirin. This is the best I can do with what you gave.
2007-01-28 15:12:51 · answer #1 · answered by morrowynd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a way being afraid of becoming chemically dependent is a healthy fear which more people should have but if this phobia consumes your thoughts and gives you anxiety a lot, then maybe you should talk to a therapist. Some things you may want to think about:
Why are you so afraid of becoming or being chemically dependent? Is there someone in your family/circle of friends who is an addict and you see the toll it is taking on their life? Did someone you know and care about suffer from chemical dependency?
2007-01-28 23:31:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you are asking if such a condition exists. The sad truth is a phobia is an irrational and intense fear of a situation or object, so it would be quite possible for an individual to develop a phobia of the sickness. One of the best reccomended forms of Therapy is Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
(NLP is basically the study and practice of how we create our reality.)
2007-01-28 23:42:11 · answer #3 · answered by t 2the a 2the sty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋