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Does The Fear Of Eating From A Floral Plate And Not Sleeping On A Floral Bed Sheet Indicate A Phobia?

Hi my name is Richard copeland I need a bit of advice please

I have a friend who believes he has a phobia he can't eat off a a plate with a floral print and can't sleep in floral bed sheets however he can touch flowers and is not afraid of floral wall paper he believes it to be a phobia however I believe it to be a behaviour please could you give me advice on what you think it could be

Also any tips on how to overcome it
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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I think, he has specific phobia. In that case, he should consult a psychiatrist and needs some antidepressant that would help to decrease the phobic symptoms. He can also take help of a psychologist for behavioral therapy that would help to control such phobic symptoms and underline anxiety.

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Does The Fear Of Eating From A Floral Plate And Not Sleeping On A Floral Bed Sheet Indicate A Phobia?

Hi Thanks for healthcare magic I think, he has specific phobia. In that case, he should consult a psychiatrist and needs some antidepressant that would help to decrease the phobic symptoms. He can also take help of a psychologist for behavioral therapy that would help to control such phobic symptoms and underline anxiety. Thanks