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While there isn\u2019t an exact record of how many people suffer from thalassophobia specifically, there are statistics on how many people experience a phobia of some kind: an estimated\u00a0<\/span>9.1%<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>of American adults report having a phobia in the last year.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t While a persistent fear of vast, deep, and dark bodies of water can result in crippling anxiety symptoms, you absolutely can overcome your fear. Participating in therapy, whether it\u2019s in-person or\u00a0<\/span>online therapy<\/a>, will help you get one step closer towards overcoming your phobia. Whatever phobia you are dealing with, whether it\u2019s thalassophobia,\u00a0<\/span>agoraphobia<\/a>, arachnophobia, thanatophobia, or\u00a0<\/span>claustrophobia<\/a>, therapy can help you overcome it.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re able to lessen the burden of a phobia and diminish its negative impact on your life, you\u2019ll be able to spend less time living in avoidant fear. Instead, you\u2019ll have a newfound perspective on the world and be able to prioritize living life to the fullest and enjoying each day. You might even decide it\u2019s time to go back in the water!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Although the irrational fear may feel overwhelming at times, you\u00a0<\/span>can<\/em>\u00a0learn\u00a0<\/span>how to overcome a debilitating phobia<\/a>\u00a0like this. Coping with thalassophobia is possible with the right support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Both short- and long-term tools and techniques have been found successful in dealing with thalassophobia. Relaxation strategies like meditation, visualization, or deep breathing are all excellent ways to manage a fear of deep water.<\/p>\n The following have been found effective in coping with thalassophobia \u2014 and remember, the more you use these techniques, the stronger their impact can become.<\/p>\n\n