Reply With QuoteWell, you could try this, though it will cost you.Originally Posted by Coulrophobic
http://www.changethatsrightnow.com/p...?SDID=397:1477
Unless, of course, someone pops up with a homeopathic/herbal/candling/massage/crystal/spiritual remedy.
I have Coulrophobia (fear of clowns) which i have had since i was a child.. what can i do to get it cured?!
Well, you could try this, though it will cost you.
http://www.changethatsrightnow.com/p...?SDID=397:1477
Unless, of course, someone pops up with a homeopathic/herbal/candling/massage/crystal/spiritual remedy.
Last edited by bindeweede; 23rd July 2008 at 02:17 PM. Reason: typo
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear
bright, until you hear them speak.
Why would you want to remove a perfectly rational response to such dangerous and threatening stimuli. Clowns are murderous bastards.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0468569/
Best to steer clear of them altogether. Fortunately I've always been able to outrun them. Even when they had a car, I was lucky that it quickly broke down.
Stay away from parapsychologists!
Seriously though, have you tried Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? I think that's quite successful with phobias. Again, you'd have to pay though.
However, how many clowns do you run in to? Does this really affect your life that much?
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CBT is available on the NHS. Admittedly it's underfunded but if it is a serious problem then see your GP and get referred.Stay away from parapsychologists!
Seriously though, have you tried Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? I think that's quite successful with phobias. Again, you'd have to pay though.
However, how many clowns do you run in to? Does this really affect your life that much?
info on anxiety disorders
http://www.emedicine.com/med/TOPIC1821.HTM
link to nhs CBT page
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cogniti...ionstoask.aspx
And it is even part of NICE (national institute for clinical excellence) guidelines!
see:
http://www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/pdf...ineamended.pdf
A relevant quote:
"1.3.1.3 In the care of individuals with panic disorder, any of the following types of intervention should be offered and the preference of the person should be taken into account. The interventions that have evidence for the longest duration of effect, in descending order, are: A
• psychological therapy (see section 1.3.2)
• pharmacological therapy (antidepressant medication) (see section 1.3.3) NICE Guideline − Anxiety (panic disorder) (amended April 2007)
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• self-help (see section 1.3.4).
1.3.1.4 The treatment option of choice should be available promptly. D
1.3.1.5 There are positive advantages of services based in primary care (for example, lower rates of people who do not attend) and these services are often preferred by patients. D
1.3.2 Psychological interventions
1.3.2.1 Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) should be used. A
1.3.2.2 CBT should be delivered only by suitably trained and supervised people who can demonstrate that they adhere closely to empirically grounded treatment protocols. A
1.3.2.3 CBT in the optimal range of duration (7–14 hours in total) should be offered."
To be honest i think you are just as likely to get cured of clown phobia by magic crystals as what you are by CBT.
Having said that maybe these photos may help you come realise your fear is rational and quite healthy:
http://www.gamerevolution.com/images/misc/pennywise.jpg
http://www.fitsnews.com/wp-content/u...wayne-gacy.jpg
Best way to get rid of fear of clowns is to become one. Try the shriners.
De omnibus dubitandum
Bob - I have to be honest and say I think this is poor taste. Phobias may not be entirely logical but they are real and we should show some respect.
mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur
The greatest derangement of the mind is to believe in something because one wishes it to be so
Louis Pasteur
Holy sh*t! that just made me jump!
Some posters have a dread fear of returning to the threads they start
"I'm putting on me top hat,
Lah-di-dah me new shoes,
Standing on me tail"
I shouldn't worry, Bunny, I suspect troll/spam here. I mean, what a strange forum in which to seek a clown cure.
Having said that, that shoop was scary as hell and I'd prefer it off my skween!
Snaffling sheep from the flock of woo
-bobdezon
What - you mean you don't like Insane Clown Posse?
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