What is barophobia treatment?

What is barophobia treatment?

A mental health professional can help you overcome this fear of gravity. Treatments include:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT is a form of psychotherapy (talk therapy) that helps you understand why you think and feel the way you do about gravity. You learn to use this knowledge to change your perceptions and responses.
• Exposure therapy: This type of psychotherapy works for most people with specific phobias. Your therapist gradually exposes you to images like astronauts floating in outer space to desensitize you to the fear. You work your way up to purposefully dropping items to see gravity in action.
• Hypnotherapy: A therapist induces a hypnotic state or trance to help you access memories, thoughts and emotions about the fear. You may be able to change your thoughts while under hypnosis. And you can address findings from hypnotherapy during psychotherapy sessions.
• Medications: Your healthcare provider may prescribe anti-anxiety drugs or antidepressants to help you cope as you go through therapy. You may not need these medications after you finish therapy.