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    Did you know?

    203
    Phobias
    Listed
    And
    Known
    To
    Mankind

    1
    Today we are
    going to talk
    about
    Definition of Phobia
    That we know about

    a fear which prevent a


    person to do a certain task
    Definition of Phobia
    That we know about

    a fear which prevent a


    person to do a certain task

    PHOBIA FEAR
    And tables to compare data

    FEAR PHOBIA
    phobia is an
    excessive fear or
    natural emotion that anxiety related to
    protects people from specific objects or
    harm when they face situations that are out
    real danger of proportion to the
    actual danger they
    present.

    5
    Fine I’ll
    leave. Don’t
    be so
    dramatic

    6
    I won’t come
    to your house
    anymore. The
    spider will get
    me !!

    7
    Questions that makes me curious
    about Phobias

    1
    1 How are Phobias formed?

    22 Can a person overcome a phobia?


    If yes. Then how?

    8
    “
    How are Phobias
    Formed?

    9
    1. How are Phobias Formed?

    Theories about
    Phobias

    Biological Learning
    theory Theory

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    1. Biological Theory
    ● mental disorders are caused
    by physiological factors i.e.. 1. Brain Chemistry
    biological function of the Studies have shown that
    brain and the body. those who suffer from
    anxiety disorders, including
    phobias, have a problem
    with the regulation of
    serotonin levels in their
    brains

    Serotonin: the key hormone that stabilizes our mood, feelings of well-being, and
    happiness. It impacts your entire body. A serotonin level that is too high or too low
    can cause anxiety and phobias.

    11
    2. Learning Theory
    ● One of the most popular
    theory is that we learn fear.
    ● facing a trauma, observing
    someone else facing that
    trauma or reading about it.

    Facing Trauma Seeing someone facing Trauma Reading about it.


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    OMG! Public
    speaking is one
    of the most
    common
    phobia

    Public speaking,
    common phobia.
    It’s scary
    “
    Can a person
    overcome a
    phobia? If yes.
    Then how?

    14
    Fun Fact:
    I had
    Glossophobia!!

    It is the fear of Public


    Speaking.

    15
    Before

    After
    YES!
    You can overcome your phobia

    17
    But How?
    ● Biological Case ● Other Cases
    Anti-depressants Talk therapies
    SSRIs: Selective Patients are asked to
    serotonin reuptake express their feelings
    inhibitors
    Reduces anxiousness
    Reduces anxiousness

    18
    But in the 1970s
    came…
    ● Stanley Rachman a 
    psychologist and 
    Professor Emeritus at the 
    University of British Columbi
    a
    , Canada came with the idea
    of Exposure Therapy with
    has been the most successful
    in theory as well as practice.

    19
    “
    Exposure
    Therapy
    “ The more you expose yourself to
    anxiety, the less anxiety you feel. “

    20
    The 3-Steps for Exposure
    Therapy
    1. Make an exposure
    Plan
    2. Pick a low
    starting point
    3. Get bored of your
    exposure

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    1. Make a Exposure Plan
    Situation Fear (SUDS)
    Take part in a speech contest 100
    Table topics 85
    Giving speech for a small crowd 65
    Giving speech in front of family 40
    Giving a speech in front of a mirror 35
    Watching mistakes made by speakers 20
    Watching Public speaking video 10

    Subjective Units of Distress Scale 

    22
    2. Pick a low starting point
    Situation Fear (SUDS)
    Take part in a speech contest 100
    Table topics 85
    Giving speech for a small crowd 65
    Giving speech in front of family 40
    Giving a speech in front of a mirror 35
    Watching mistakes made by speakers 20
    Watching Public speaking video 10
    Start from Bottom

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    3. Get bored of your exposure
    Situation Fear (SUDS)
    Take part in a speech contest 100
    Table topics 85
    Giving speech for a small crowd 65
    Giving speech in front of family 40
    Giving a speech in front of a mirror 35
    Watching mistakes made by speakers 20
    Watching Public speaking video 10

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    REMEMBER
    We need to understand that this therapy will only work when
    ones takes their time in each step until they don’t feel anxious
    to that exposure. Therefore, the process should not be rushed
    to achieve that fruitful success.

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    If you are curious about,

    The article A to Z: Strange and


    Common List of Phobias
    https://www.verywellmind.com/list-of-phobias-2795453

    Phobia Symptoms, Types, and Treatment


    Do check out.. by very well mind
    . https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-phobia-2795454

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    Overall,
    Phobias are weird and We must also look at
    bizarre to understand things from the other
    person’s perspective

    Phobias is mostly a
    learned behaviour
    which can be reversed
    by seeking professional
    help and stepping out
    of your comfort zone.

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    What are you
    SCARED
    Of?

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    Thanks!

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