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Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Scary stuff
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A few months ago I had my first MRI exam. I’ve never liked being in cramped areas, but I didn’t think the test would bother me. Boy, was I wrong. The day of the exam I could feel my heart thumping harder and faster as the technician explained the test. My anxiety level increased when she told me I would be given a panic button to squeeze if I freaked out in the tube. I wasn’t halfway into the machine before I started squeezing and asked to be taken out. I finally completed the test, but I was surprised by my reaction. Apparently I’m not alone. Millions of Americans, it turns out, have phobias like mine. This week’s cover story offers relaxation tips and advice on what you can do to overcome your phobia permanently. Do you have phobias? What do you do to get over your fears?
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