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The goal of treatment is to help you function effectively. The success of the treatment usually depends on the severity of the phobia. Systematic desensitization is a technique used to treat phobias. You are asked to relax, then imagine the components of the phobia, working from...[read article]

Tests for Phobias

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Psychological tests are written, visual, or verbal evaluations administered to assess the cognitive and emotional functioning of children and adults.Psychological t...  More
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Medical Procedures for Phobias

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Pioneers in the development of cognitive behavior therapy include Albert Ellis(1929-), who developed rational-emotive therapy(RET) in the 1950s, and Aaron Beck(1921...  More
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Psychological desensitization therapy
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Behavioral therapy, or behavioral modification, is a psychological technique based on the premise that specific, observable, maladaptive, badly adjusted, or self-de...  More
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Exposure-Behavior Therapy
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Prescribed Medications for Phobias

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ALPRAZOLAM (al PRAY zoe lam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and panic attacks. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care ...  More
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DIAZEPAM (dye AZ e pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and nervousness. It also can help treat alcohol withdrawal, relax muscles, and treat certai...  More
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FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It helps to treat mood problems such as depression...  More
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SERTRALINE (SER tra leen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-trauma stress, premenstrual ...  More
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CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE (klor dye az e POX ide) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and alcohol withdrawal. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask ...  More
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PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat...  More
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VENLAFAXINE (VEN la fax een) is used to treat depression, anxiety and panic disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or...  More
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PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic...  More
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LORAZEPAM (lor A ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist...  More
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CITALOPRAM (sye TAL oh pram) is a medicine for depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have que...  More
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ESCITALOPRAM (es sye TAL oh pram) is used to treat depression and certain types of anxiety. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provi...  More
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FLUVOXAMINE (floo VOX a meen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health...  More
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LORAZEPAM (lor A ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and certain types of seizures. It is also used to cause sleep before surgery and to block ...  More
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Alternative Procedures for Phobias What's this?

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Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. In mod...  More
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Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directe...  More
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Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Chinese use of massage dates to 1600 BC, an...  More
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Water has been used medicinally for thousands of years, with traditions rooted in ancient China, Japan, India, Rome, Greece, the Americas, and the Middle East. Ther...  More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.