How is Trypophobia Handled?
Although it is not yet known why some people develop trypophobia, one theory is that the brain links clusters of holes with danger. For instance, you may associate a pattern of small holes with the skin of a poisonous snake or the eyes of a tarantula, or the holes may remind you of skin diseases or skin rashes. Trypophobia symptoms can be significantly reduced with the assistance of a mental health professional.
Possible methods of treatment could be:
Therapy
Exposure treatment and cognitive behavioral therapy are two types of therapy that can be used to address phobias. According to experts, exposure therapy is the most effective method for treating phobias because it allows you to face your fear in a safe, therapeutic environment where you can learn to change how you react to the situation or object that causes your phobia.
Medication
Although there is no drug that explicitly cures the symptoms of trypophobia, a psychiatrist or other prescribing practitioner may suggest medication if you have an increased fear or anxiety in certain situations, experience significant anxiety that interferes with daily tasks or stops you from making progress in therapy, and/or symptoms that do not improve with therapy alone.
Alternative approaches
Your therapist might also recommend other strategies to help you manage anxiety and emotional distress, these might include:
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