How expensive is it to get treatment for a phobia?

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How expensive it will be to get treatment will depend upon a number of factors. Whether or not you have insurance, the severity of symptoms, and the recommended course of treatment will all be influencing factors on the cost of treatment. There are some people who practice recommended techniques at home and are able to reduce or eliminate their symptoms on their own.

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Phobias

Fear of heights, fear of driving, fear of spiders - these are specific phobias. A phobia is a strong, irrational fear about something that poses little or no threat. A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. If you have a phobia, don't let it control your life. Medications and therapy help most people overcome phobias.

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