Welcome to my site for Optophobia. In hopes of trying to provide some helpful information, I have searched the Internet looking for information on Optophobia (opening eyes fear, opening one's eyes fear, opening eyes phobia, opening one's eyes phobia, fear of opening eyes, fear of opening one's eyes, fear of opening your eyes, phobia of opening eyes, phobia of opening one's eyes, fear of opening your eyes). Please note I am not a doctor and only provide this site for informational purposes. I hope you will find some benefit in the site. Best wishes! ~Edd~

While is it recommended that you see a specialist for a phobia. Listed below are some helpful tips, which might help you in the future.

1. In order to combat fear you should take a positive approach and be mentally ready and in control at all times.
2. One way to control a phobia is to ignore it, which is easier said then done. However, if you think or talk about it, then you will create more fear and anxiety, which might make the phobia worse.
3. Try researching more information about your phobia. They say knowledge is power and it might help you in the long run. However, do not dwell on the phobia or is might make it worse.
4. Take some classes or seminars regarding your phobia. They will help you learn about yourself and your phobia. It can be a rewarding experience.
5. Attend discussion groups that allow you to talk about your fears. The groups allow you to develop bonds with others with phobias and let you know you are not alone.
6. Surround yourself with positive and supportive people that you trust who can give you assistance and feedback on your fear.
7. Order books or subscribe to magazines that provide you with information regarding your phobia or how to overcome it. One book that got positive feedback during my searches was "Anxiety, Phobias, & Panic: A Step-by-Step Program for Regaining Control of Your Life" by Reneau Peurifoy.
8. You can also try a new program from CTRN, a New York based Phobia Clinic. They've are totally committed to your success and put the best material available onto a new CD-based home study program called "Vanquish Fear & Anxiety". They guarantee their product and offer a refund if you are not happy, so there's no risk. ~~>Vanquish Fear & Anxiety CD<~~

Note: If you are going to do a search, some common Optophobia search terms include Optophobia, opening eyes fear, opening one's eyes fear, opening eyes phobia, opening one's eyes phobia, fear of opening eyes, fear of opening one's eyes, fear of opening your eyes, phobia of opening eyes, phobia of opening one's eyes, fear of opening your eyes.

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