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While many of us hate going to the dentist and feel some level of anxiety when that appointment comes around every six months, that doesn’t always amount to a clinical phobia. In order for a mental health professional to diagnose your fear as a phobia, the fear you feel must be excessive and persistent, life-limiting, long-lasting, and out of proportion to the danger presented by the object of your fear.
You might be a bit anxious during an appointment, and thrilled when it’s over, but if you are able to deal with it without severe anxiety or avoiding it altogether, it’s unlikely you have a clinical phobia. If, however, your symptoms meet the criteria, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone, and that many people are able to successfully overcome their fears.
While many of us hate going to the dentist and feel some level of anxiety when that appointment comes around every six months, that doesn’t always amount to a clinical phobia. In order for a mental health professional to diagnose your fear as a phobia, the fear you feel must be excessive and persistent, life-limiting, long-lasting, and out of proportion to the danger presented by the object of your fear.
You might be a bit anxious during an appointment, and thrilled when it’s over, but if you are able to deal with it without severe anxiety or avoiding it altogether, it’s unlikely you have a clinical phobia. If, however, your symptoms meet the criteria, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone, and that many people are able to successfully overcome their fears.
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