How to try and overcome the phobia

Phobias can be deeply ingrained and are best treated by an experienced practitioner who has expertise in this area.

• It is sometimes possible to systematically desensitise yourself to the phobia, such as first looking at pictures while managing your breathing, then advancing to a live version of it from afar, then bringing it closer until you can manage the experience.
• Loved ones should try to find a balance between being compassionate, and enabling or reinforcing the behaviour.