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Posted by River1924 on March 28, 2006, at 0:06:10
I got this link from Alternet.org----
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/story/0,,1740928,00.htmlIt discusses lowering fear of spiders with cortisol injections. Toward the end of the article, the researchers are using injections for social phobia... it is the exact opposite of what I thought helped (ie lowering cortisol.) Interesting.
Posted by DanielJ on March 28, 2006, at 10:51:59
In reply to Cortisol Injections for : Spiders Social Phobia, posted by River1924 on March 28, 2006, at 0:06:10
I believe the best way to control fear of spiders is education and familiarization. I collect Tarantulas (live of course) of which the largest is over 7 inches in length. I am much less "afraid" of spiders since I started collecting. An unnatural fear should be treated with therapy but most people still will maintain a healthy "Respect" for spiders and Scorpions etc. because some can be harmful.
Posted by Phillipa on March 28, 2006, at 22:15:37
In reply to Re: Cortisol Injections for : Spiders Social Phobia, posted by DanielJ on March 28, 2006, at 10:51:59
Some call this flooding. being around what frightens you the most. For me it's going out into large stores. But I don't like spiders either. Hope I dont have nightmares about them Love Phillipa
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