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Suggest Remedy To Overcome Fear Of Everything

Hello, I have developed a fear of pretty much everything. I am afraid to be alone, I am afraid of every stranger I see. I can't sleep at night because I am worried someone is going to break in, or is watching me through the window. I can't walk alone outside because I'm afraid I'll get attacked. This is affecting my everyday life. Please help.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Hi.

I understand your concern.

It is anxiety of being fearful.
Phobia is one of the type and it can be social phobia or specific phobia.

Fear of being attacked can be categorised in psychotic anxiety.

So fear and anxiety of everything require further evaluation to categorised in types or form confirm diagnosis.

So consult psychiatrist and get help.

It can be treated with psychotherapy.

CBT means cognitive behaviour therapy is the choice. Exposure and response prevention/flooding etc can be useful.

Medicines like combination of SSRI and benzodiazapine will be useful.

Treatment can be possible after proper consultation with psychiatrist.

Get well soon.

Happy to help you further.
Thank you.
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Suggest Remedy To Overcome Fear Of Everything

Hi. I understand your concern. It is anxiety of being fearful. Phobia is one of the type and it can be social phobia or specific phobia. Fear of being attacked can be categorised in psychotic anxiety. So fear and anxiety of everything require further evaluation to categorised in types or form confirm diagnosis. So consult psychiatrist and get help. It can be treated with psychotherapy. CBT means cognitive behaviour therapy is the choice. Exposure and response prevention/flooding etc can be useful. Medicines like combination of SSRI and benzodiazapine will be useful. Treatment can be possible after proper consultation with psychiatrist. Get well soon. Happy to help you further. Thank you.