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Transform:

...G O N E T O M O R R O W

physical response of fear. In particular,
controlled breathing is recommended.
'Deep breathing helps counter the
effects of the fight and flight response,
lowering stress,' says Dr Sheri Jacobson,
clinical director of Harley Therapy
(harleytherapy.com). 'Mindfulness is
also a tremendously useful technique for
managing fears and anxiety. It brings us
more into the present, so we deal with
what is actually in front of us not the
panicked thoughts in our heads.' 
Hypnotherapy is also a treatment option,
though studies have shown mixed results.
This usually involves the patient being
hypnotised so the initial trigger of the
phobia can be recalled. The theory is that
with this better understanding of the why of
your phobia, you can recognise the source
isn't a genuine threat, allowing you to
overcome it. One of the main problems
with hypnosis, however, is the 'memories'
produced are sometimes false, triggered
by inadvertent suggestion or leading
questions by the therapist. For this reason,
hypnosis is no longer recommended.

FIND
YOUR
BALANCE

WHEN FEAR IS UNFACEABLE
For people whose fears stem from real-life
events, exposure treatment may not be
viable. A new technique being studied in
Japan, called Decoded Neurofeedback
(DecNef) could be welcome news.
Researchers recorded study participants'
brain activity while showing them various
colours and shapes. The researchers
then introduced a 'fear memory' (using

a mild electric shock), providing the
shock with specific images. Afterwards,
unsurprisingly, the participants showed
'fearful brain activity' when shown those
images, even with no shock administered. 
The next task was to remove the fear.
The participants were asked to think about
anything while the researchers monitored
their brain activity. As the brain is working
non-stop, its activities sometimes mirror
that of the fear response, even though the
person may not feel fearful. Whenever
this happened, the researchers let the
participants know they had earned
some money - a reward. It worked. The
participants had learned to 'forget' their
associated fear of the image. 
'We've been performing decoded
neurofeedback on a patient who is a victim
of domestic violence,' says researcher Dr
Toshinori Chiba. 'She showed clinically
significant improvement, but more
tests are needed.' This treatment could
revolutionise the way phobias, anxiety,
stress and post-traumatic stress disorder
are resolved. In the meantime, relaxation
techniques and counselling can help you
overcome your fears.
One of the other main issues people
have seeking treatment is they usually
don't want to face their fear. Ever. Making
the decision to address your phobia can
be powerful in itself because it gives you
greater control. So look for the third exit
from the tunnel - the one where you admit
you've got a problem and do something
about it. It's a decision you won't regret. B

TIME TO ATTACK
YOUR ANXIETY
Alarms are sounding. It's an
emergency! Thinking about how
you would respond will help you
in the situation, should it ever
arise. 'Rather than panicking and
fearing the worst, do two things
right away,' says psychologist
Linda Sapadin.

'Calm your body down by taking
three deep breaths; inhaling
slowly through your nose, then
exhaling slowly through your
mouth. On the exhale, say
something reassuring to
yourself such as "It'll be
okay". Then repeat.'

'Tell your mind not to panic,
while you wait for information.
Only then should you decide
what to do.'

joe says:
'I can't touch
cotton wool
(Sidonglobophobia).
It makes me
shudder.'

IDEN T IF Y T H E S E U N USUA L P H OB I A S
Ever felt the fear and wondered what it was called? Here are
some of the strangest afflictions affecting the UK today...

The fear
of beards

Fear of your
mother in law

Fear of being out of
mobile phone contact

Fear of
 chopsticks
NOMOPHOBIA

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PENTHERAPHOBIA

CONSECOTALEOPHOBIA

BA LA N CE January 2018

POGONOPHOBIA

GENUPHOBIA

WORDS: SISKI GREEN

The fear of knees



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