“Need Help overcoming Medical Anxiety-Fear of MND ”
I have developed a a phobia of my boyfriend developing Motor Neuron Disease at some point in his life. I have got it in my head that it’s common and that he will definitely get it. Please please can someone help me he has no know family history
Female | 28 years old
Complaint duration: 2 years
3 Answers
A new fear is quite worrisome to you, no doubt. How did the fear begin? 2 steps: 1) can you prove the rational basis of your fear? What % of adults have this? Why your boyfriend? 2) If you do not have data to support your fear, accept it as irrational. Irrational fears can be overcome with CBT, possibly in a few sessions. You can regain your rational self at little cost.
Take a look at these links for some hints at overcoming a phobia:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fighting-fear/201206/overcoming-phobias-6-important-principles
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/phobias-and-irrational-fears.htm
Also, a great self-help book on anxiety is Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Bourne 6th edition.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fighting-fear/201206/overcoming-phobias-6-important-principles
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/phobias-and-irrational-fears.htm
Also, a great self-help book on anxiety is Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Bourne 6th edition.
Olga Tchikindas
PRINCETON, NJ
I recommend for you to see psychiatrist and to be evaluated for diagnosis and possible treatment.
