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How phobias make rational decisions feel impossible

I have had the same cavity for two years and keep postponing the filling because I hate needles but I know I am being ridiculous

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

When fear responses override logical thinking, even simple medical procedures become tests of courage that feel disproportionately difficult.

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