How to Overcome Ophthalmophobia? Ophthalmophobia is the fear of being watched or stared at. It is not a common fear, but it can be severe for those who suffer from it. If it is not addressed, it can potentially lead to more serious struggles with anxiety. If you suffer from ophthalmophobia, there is hope. Start by exposing yourself to your fear regularly to lessen the effect of the phobia. Work on confronting the irrational thoughts driving your fear. If you're struggling to overcome your phobia, seek out professional counseling to better manage your anxiety and take control of your life. Teach yourself some relaxation exercises. Before you start exposing yourself to your fears, you will need to establish some ways to handle the anxiety that exposing yourself to your fears may cause. Otherwise, facing your fears can be traumatic. A good way to handle the anxiety you may feel is to teach yourself to use one or more relaxation techniques. Then, when you are feeling anxious, you can calm yourself down by using one of these techniques. Some good techniques include: Deep breathing Progressive muscle relaxation Meditation
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00:32 Teach yourself some relaxation exercises
01:00 Make a list of what triggers your fear
01:44 Rank your list
02:12 Start with small exposures
03:14 Work your way up your list
04:19 Practice regularly
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