Re: phobia
Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 12:33 pm
Hello
It sounds as if you may be suffering from a phobia but would like to try some self-help measures at home to help resolve your symptoms.
It is difficult to be specific about this as a lot depends on what type of phobia that you may be suffering from - would you like to say a little more about this?
There is help available, no matter how long you may have been suffering from a particular phobia or even if you have had some help previously, but the phobia has not quite resolved.
You may be able to do some self help exercises at home if the phobia you suffer from is mild such as making sure that you try to do some physical exercise, eat a good balanced diet, try to avoid stimulants such as taking a lot of caffeine, do relaxation exercises http://www.netmums.com/parenting-suppor ... ce-anxiety and try to have a good sleep routine.
If these simple measures are not enough, I would suggest that you contact your GP who can refer you to you local mental health team for an assessment, prescribe medication or refer you to a psychologist who may offer a range of therapies such as CBT, psychotherapy or group therapy.
If you are unable to go to your GP, why not consider having a telephone consultation with her and it may be possible for your GP to arrange for a therapist to visit you at home.
You will find further information about the help available for phobias on the NHS here:http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/phobias/Pa ... ction.aspx
I hope this helps.
It sounds as if you may be suffering from a phobia but would like to try some self-help measures at home to help resolve your symptoms.
It is difficult to be specific about this as a lot depends on what type of phobia that you may be suffering from - would you like to say a little more about this?
There is help available, no matter how long you may have been suffering from a particular phobia or even if you have had some help previously, but the phobia has not quite resolved.
You may be able to do some self help exercises at home if the phobia you suffer from is mild such as making sure that you try to do some physical exercise, eat a good balanced diet, try to avoid stimulants such as taking a lot of caffeine, do relaxation exercises http://www.netmums.com/parenting-suppor ... ce-anxiety and try to have a good sleep routine.
If these simple measures are not enough, I would suggest that you contact your GP who can refer you to you local mental health team for an assessment, prescribe medication or refer you to a psychologist who may offer a range of therapies such as CBT, psychotherapy or group therapy.
If you are unable to go to your GP, why not consider having a telephone consultation with her and it may be possible for your GP to arrange for a therapist to visit you at home.
You will find further information about the help available for phobias on the NHS here:http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/phobias/Pa ... ction.aspx
I hope this helps.