Problem: Article: If your fear of holes has become so intense that it is interfering with your ability to carry out normal activities and enjoy your life, you should seek the help of a licensed mental health therapist. For example, if you start avoiding certain activities due to your fear, then it is time to get help. Other signs that you may need to seek help include: feeling disabled, panicky, or depressed because of your fear feeling like your fear is unreasonable dealing with the fear for more than 6 months A therapist can help you to better understand your trypophobia and help you find ways to minimize its impact on your life. Keep in mind that dealing with a profound fear takes time and effort. It can take a while before your fears become manageable, but some people see a dramatic improvement in just 8-10 therapy sessions. Some of the strategies that your therapist might use include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy If you are afraid of holes, you may have certain thought processes that intensify your fear. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a method that therapists use to get you to challenge your thoughts and identify the emotions associated with those thoughts. For example, you may think to yourself, "I can't go outside because I might see a flower that has holes in it." Your therapist will challenge you to realize that this thought is unrealistic, perhaps by pointing out that the flower can't hurt you. Then, you will be challenge to revise the thought so that it is more realistic, such as, "I might see a flower with holes in it if I go outside, but it can't hurt me. I can always look away if it bothers me." Exposure Therapy If you are afraid of holes, you may start avoiding certain situations, activities, and places that intensify your fear. Exposure therapy will force you to confront that fear head on. In this type of therapy, your therapist will either ask you to imagine that you are in the situation you have been avoiding or they will ask you to actually put yourself into the situation. For example, if you have been avoiding going outside because you are afraid you might see something with holes in it, your therapist may ask you to imagine that you are outside and surrounded by holes. Later, your therapist may challenge you to actually go outside and look at things with holes in them. Medications If your fear of holes is causing you to have severe anxiety or panic attacks, your therapist may refer you to a psychiatrist who can prescribe medicine that may help you. Keep in mind that the medicines used to treat anxiety associated with fear will only reduce your anxiety temporarily. They will not take care of the root cause. It's always good to talk to someone about your fears or anxiety. Try to open up to someone about your fear to start dealing with it. Talk to a family member, a friend, or a counselor about your fear and how it affects you in your daily life. Consider joining an online forum if you don't feel comfortable sharing your fear with any of your family or friends just yet. You may find that others have similar concerns and experiences that may help you to feel less alone. They may also suggest methods that they've used for dealing with the stress associated with trypophobia.
Summary: Determine if you need to seek help from a mental health therapist. Understand what you can expect from a mental health therapist. Discuss your fear of holes with someone you trust.

Problem: Article: Stand with your legs hip-width apart. Raise your right leg up towards your chest with your knee bent. Then, place it down and raise your left leg up towards your chest, knee bent. You are making a skipping motion with your legs. Raise your opposite arm as you lift your leg and keep your other arm at your side. Snap your fingers as you raise your arm in the air. For example, if you were raising your right leg up to your chest, you would raise your left arm. Then, you would snap the fingers on your left and right hands. In traditional Bhangra, there are different styles for men and women, known as masculine and feminine. To do a feminine Dhamal, keep your legs bent inward as you skip. To do the masculine Dhamal, turn your legs outward as you skip. You can try either style, regardless of your gender. Have your legs hip width apart. Lift your right leg up and place it down lightly, tapping the front part of your foot on the ground. Jump onto the extended foot and lift your other foot upward. Then, bring your extended foot back to the center. Repeat this on the left side, lifting your left leg and placing it down lightly for a tap. Jump on the extended left foot and lift your right foot upward. Return your left foot to the center. Add arm movements by raising the hand opposite of your extended foot above your head. So, if your right foot is extended for the tap, your left arm is raised. Touch your pointer finger and thumb together, keeping your palms facing outward. Raise your hand as you tap your foot. Then, bring it inward as you return your extended foot to the center. Begin with your legs hip width apart and your arms extended below your waist. Keep your fingers folded over your palms. Jump on your right leg and kick your left leg to the side. As you kick, open your fingers to expose your palm. Push your arms outward in time with the kick. Bring your left leg back and then forward with your toes facing upward. Jump on your right leg again and kick your left leg to the side again. Open your hands as you do this. Repeat the same movements on the opposite side. Jump on your left leg and kick your right leg to the side. Then, raise your arms above your head and open your fingers so your palms are exposed.
Summary: Do the Dhamal. Try the Jhumar. Do the Chaffe.

Problem: Article: Constantly forcing yourself to mingle, chit-chat and cold-call will take its toll. Doing things that you hate on a regular basis is a surefire recipe for burnout. Don't try to be someone you're not. Instead, try to develop a business model that fits the real you and learn to be comfortable with who you truly are. Most importantly, believe that you're as capable as any other person at succeeding in business. Remember, there's nothing "wrong" with you. It's not bad to prefer one-on-one company over a party. It's not a character flaw to be a great listener. It's not a sin to be a deep thinker. It's not wrong to think before you speak. Keep in mind that, as an introvert, you have a series of character traits that are positive and can help you in business. Speak self-affirmations out loud. If you're feeling a bit insecure because you're an introvert, speak out some self-affirmations that will reinforce your belief in yourself. Introverts have many positive qualities. Use those qualities to your advantage in business. For example, introverts might not be very outspoken, but they're often very good listeners. You'll find that listening can carry you a long way in your business with peers, employees, and partners. Also, introverts tend to be creative because they're inside their own head so much. That creativity can benefit you in business, especially when it comes to advertising. Your ideal office space is a private office where you can retreat, shut the door, and think about how to solve business problems. You'll work best in a quiet, away-from-the-crowd location. Avoid creating an "open office" environment where you'll be part of the crowd. That kind of workplace is suited well for extroverts, but not for an introvert like you.
Summary:
Avoid fighting your nature. Accentuate your positives. Create a work environment conducive to your nature, if possible.