HELP phobia is getting me down.
 

I have a phobia of ssssss cant say the word, but it rymes with steaks.
Anyway im getting so bad i dare not go to the park,I love this country, but hate them things, cant look in a book , cant watch on TV, its really taking over my life.
Well today i rang a therapist who was recommended and i have an appointment, but something is nagging at me, he told me his wife has the same fear. If he cant help his wife , how the hell can he help me.
I really dont want to go back to UK, but it is on my mind a lot lately because of my fear. Denise

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Right its winter soon, snakes will be gone, thats your phobia cured for at least 5 months.

Ask the therapist how he intends to help you, with phobias getting you used to what you fear is often the most effective, dont just accept a load of pills.

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Pick a different Therapist.

Clinical studies suggest that the outcome of therapy depends only 15% on the actual technique employed by the therapist. A lot of the outcome depends on the trust between you and the therapist. If you dont trust the therapist now then you are unlikely to in the immediate future.

I would suggest seeking an alternate therapist until you are comfortable with your choice and have more positive vibes about seeing them.

On the bright side a lot of people would not seek such help - well done!

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NO i wont have pills, no intention of doing that.

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I have to get help, as i have got a job at the local childrens home and it is out bush, well in the bushes, and im scared to go there, i really want this job so much, i am willing to get help, Thanks for your reply, i am thinking i may cancel. Denise

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Hi Denise

Never knew you has this phobia! Good for you getting help! Maybe his wife has the fear but has now found ways of coping with it! I friend of mine was petrified of heights she had help and said it never completely goes but she has way of coping with it so it doesn't ruin her life if she has to go over a bridge for example, something which she couldn't do before!

If you don't feel comfortable after you have met him then find someone else!

Good luck and let me know how you go!

Jo

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Try here:

http://www.aacbt.org/

G

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My missus had hypnotherapy for a spider phobia - she's now less bothered about them than I am ;) :)

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Just make sure you send the kids out to play first. That way they'll cop the snake and you'll be ok, by the time the screaming is over the snake will've had it well away. Unless its a nasty brown one - or better a big python and it wont be able to get away with a fully grown tyke in its belly , either way you can sit in the office and phone the ambliance.

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LOL I WISH

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YES im afraid so, but i do want to get over it, as i want to go camping with the kids and do ozzy things and not be afraid.
I will let you know how i go on. Denise

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The link I posted should give you information about therapists where you live.

I treat people with such phobias in the UK:

http://www.babcp.org.uk/

Good luck

G

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Try contacting Perth Zoo. Maybe they do something there for people with phobias.

Good luck

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Oh poor you. A phobia can take over your life if you let it and yours is practically doing just that. Get a hold of it now while you are brave enough to talk about it - There are lots of different channels you could go through to help you with this and your GP could most probably recommend some 'natural methods'. Taking medication will not help you overcome this phobia and it would just be a short-term solution. Have you tried hypnotherapy?

Rachel

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i am close to calling the whole thing off 4 weeks before we leave because of the 8 legged creatures. i cant handle it. i dont want to go. end of.