How to Overcome Scopophobia?
If You Feel a Rising Sense of Anxiety from an Episode of Scopophobia, You Can Take Some Practical Self-Care Actions to Calm Yourself: Close Your Eyes to Reduce...
- Close your eyes to reduce the stimulation of your surroundings.
- Practice slow, deep breathing.
- Notice how your body feels — ground yourself in physical sensations.
How is Scopophobia treated?
Other suggested treatments for scopophobia include hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and energy psychology. In extreme cases of scopophobia, it is possible for the subject to be prescribed anti–anxiety medications. Medications may include benzodiazepines, antidepressants, or beta-blockers.
What is the cause of Scopophobia?
Some people with certain medical conditions develop scoptophobia either because they feel that being stared at may trigger an episode, or because they fear that having an episode will cause people to stare.
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