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Suggest Remedy For Mental Health Problems

Whenever I talk about/ think about/ or am confronted by blood in anyway I feel faint, get very dizzy and feel like I will vomit. It is quite crippling and I often will need to lie down and distract myself before it passes. What is happening to me? Are there any remedies I can try? I understand it might be a psychological issue but what can I do when the symptoms become extreme?
Fri, 25 Jul 2014
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Hi,

I can understand your distress caused by your problem. You seem to be suffering from specific phobia of blood. The fear of blood is leading to anxiety which results in the symptoms that you have mentioned. It is a situation which can be taken care of with adequate treatment.

i would suggest that you should consult a psychiatrist for your symptoms. Treatment with medications like paroxetine would be helpful. In addition, you can also try behavior therapy sessions. They will focus on gradually removing the fear of blood in a systematic way from your mind.

I do hope I was able to answer your query. Best wishes.

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Suggest Remedy For Mental Health Problems

Hi, I can understand your distress caused by your problem. You seem to be suffering from specific phobia of blood. The fear of blood is leading to anxiety which results in the symptoms that you have mentioned. It is a situation which can be taken care of with adequate treatment. i would suggest that you should consult a psychiatrist for your symptoms. Treatment with medications like paroxetine would be helpful. In addition, you can also try behavior therapy sessions. They will focus on gradually removing the fear of blood in a systematic way from your mind. I do hope I was able to answer your query. Best wishes.