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Dec

Phobias

Dr. R. K. SURI Clinical Psychologist

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Living with Phobias

Living with a phobia can feel like being on an emotional rollercoaster, one that you can’t get off. Phobias are overwhelming and irrational fears tied to certain situations, objects, or experiences, often interfering with everyday life. While everyone experiences fear occasionally, phobias go beyond typical fears, causing anxiety, avoidance, and sometimes even panic attacks. Fortunately,…
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Dec

Phobias

Dr. R. K. SURI Clinical Psychologist

Conquering Irrational Fears: Understanding Phobias

Phobias are an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that can interfere with an individual’s daily life and overall well-being. While fears are a natural response to danger, phobias go beyond typical fear, leading to avoidance behaviors and extreme distress. Understanding phobias is the first step to overcoming them, empowering individuals…
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May

Phobias

Dr. R. K. SURI Clinical Psychologist

OverPhobias: Understanding and Managing Your Fears

Phobias are intense, irrational fears that can interfere with daily life and cause significant distress. They can range from common fears like heights and spiders to more unusual fears like clowns and balloons. While some people are able to manage their phobias on their own, others may require professional help to overcome them. In this…
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Nov

Phobias

Dr. R. K. SURI Clinical Psychologist

The fear of being alone or lonely

Autophobia/Monophobia The idea of being alone or lonely may make us uneasy to some extent or even frightened. General human tendency is to to avoid or get rid of things that make us uneasy or cause discomfort. But attention is to be paid when the fear cannot be controlled or managed and carrying out daily…
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