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Suggest Treatment For Needle Phobia In Teenager
Question: My 17 year old daughter, soon to be 18, has a fear of needles that is causing problems at school. Classmates mention the 'N' word and she reacts screaming and hollering and retreats out of the room. Ideas?
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
This is a specific phobia. It is best treated with exposure therapy by a trained therapist. I would look for a CBT or exposure therapist in your area who can treat your daughter. Until that time, simply be as understanding and warm as you can, and if she is having trouble at school, offer to speak to her teachers about it so that they can stop other children from bothering her.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
This is a specific phobia. It is best treated with exposure therapy by a trained therapist. I would look for a CBT or exposure therapist in your area who can treat your daughter. Until that time, simply be as understanding and warm as you can, and if she is having trouble at school, offer to speak to her teachers about it so that they can stop other children from bothering her.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you Doctor.
CBT? Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist? Will that typically be something in the yellow page listing?
CBT? Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist? Will that typically be something in the yellow page listing?
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
No, you will need to call your insurance company to get a list of therapists who accept your insurance.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
Followup
Detailed Answer:
No, you will need to call your insurance company to get a list of therapists who accept your insurance.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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