Where do you get your strength to beat phobias?

Beattheblues

Beattheblues

Member
In the past I have suffered from a number of phobias some of which have forced me to flee shopping centres and return home. Social anxiety/fear of crowds is one which I still struggle with but I get my strength from my family whom I focus on in times of trouble. It does not always work but very often it calms me down, takes my mind off the phobia and allows me to “regain control”.

How do you cope? What is your coping mechanism?
 
Mark

Mark

Active Member
Some sufferers focus on family and friends but I tend to focus on happy events in the past. In the majority of cases this will help me calm down and regain control.
 
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