Overcome Ophthalmophobia

Ophthalmophobia is being scared of being watched or stared at. It is not a common fear, but for those who suffer from it, it is a severe one. If it is not addressed, the sufferer may become paranoid, and end up becoming a prisoner in their own homes.

Steps

 * 1) Find someone willing to practice with you. It should be a trusted friend or family member. Go into a room alone with them, and sit at a table across from each other.
 * 2) Have this person stare at you. Not angrily, but curiously. This is how most people stare, but it does not mean you should only practice with this look.
 * 3) Imagine they are staring at you because you are a king or queen of them, or as if you were any other authoritative figure of reverence. Stare back at them, and make eye contact. Smile and tell yourself there was nothing scary about that.
 * 4) Look away from them for a while and take a short break, perhaps even let your friend leave the room. Have them come back into the room, and repeat steps 2-3 again. Try to go for longer intervals of eye contact, or have your buddy change the intensity and focus of the glare.
 * 5) After a while, change people. They will repeat steps 2-3 with you until you again feel comfortable with being stared at. Progress to people you are less and less close to until you are able to cope with being stared at from almost everyone.

Tips

 * Look into a mirror and practice staring at yourself before you interact with another person. This is great practice and often less intense.
 * Just because you have an abnormal, unique fear does not mean you are disabled. If you do suffer from Opthalmophobia, you should seek psychiatric help.

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