Question Details: I’ve always been afraid of heights, and have always been afraid of crossing bridges. I didn’t have to worry about bridges growing up, as I lived in a town that did not have large bridges, and I could avoid the few that were in my town. However, I graduated from college and landed […]
Can Dealing With The Causes Of Anxiety Trigger An Increase Of It At First?
Yes, focusing on the causes of your anxiety can make the anxiety worst initially. So naturally, anxious people avoid situations which are anxiety provoking. They don’t want to feel anxious, and when they avoid, the anxiety goes away. However, this is maladaptive coping, as the avoidant behavior actually causes an increase in the anxiety in […]
How to Overcome My Fear of Heights
A fear of heights, also known as acrophobia, is a common phobia in the population. Acrophobia is classified as a specific phobia. If you have a fear of heights, you may have a fear of falling, or might get dizzy when looking down. One of the possible contributors to having a fear of heights is […]
Why Does Facing Your Fears Reduce Your Anxiety?
Facing your fears in a gradual manner is the most effective way to overcome your fears and phobias, and is called exposure. This involves exposing yourself gradually and repeatedly to your feared object or situation, in a safe and controlled way. Eventually, you learn how to “ride out” and tolerate the anxiety and distress until […]