Is phobia a sickness?Can you cure it?

I have a phobia with ants. ^^
Answer:
Howie Mandel, the host of Deal or No Deal, has a phobia regarding germs. I read that he has to take medicaton to help him.

Phobia is not really a sickness, but it can become one if it isn't addressed. I saw a woman on Dr. Phil who was afraid to leaave her home. It got so severe to the point where her husbands life was disrupted

See a psychologist. They need to know why you fear ants. Was it from a childhood experience? A dream?

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It is not a sickness, it is however an irrational fear. I cannot be cured but it can be worked through with help.

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it is not a sickness. you just need to overcome it by being around ants.

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try getting hypnotized.

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Face your fear of ants, and you will no longer fear them. Go outside and pick up an ant or something. I was afraid of sleeping in the dark, but I turned off the light, braved it out, and no longer have that fear. You can do it. Look at how big and threatning people are to those tiny ants. You should not be afraid of them. Good luck.

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Its not a sickness..Its a fear of something.

Only way to cure it real good is to overcome it. Strengthen your mind and be strong. Once you overcome it, you have become a stronger person, not only in terms of mental, but physical as well.

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