Exposure therapy – Often called the “Gold Standard” for removing phobias. The problem is that it is so brutal most people give up before it can give results. 

Talk therapy or CBT  – If your fear were logical, you would have gotten rid of it long ago.  The fear is an unconscious response that is typically impervious to logic.

Xanax, SSRIs, Benzos, and more  – Medication serves to reduce the symptoms of fear, but not the fear itself. Medications can leave you feeling numbed, but do nothing to remove the fear itself. They can also produce side effects, addiction, and more anxiety. 

Relaxation exercises, physical exercise, mindfulness  – Mindfulness certainly has a place in reducing fear, but it is often not quite up to dealing with a phobia. It can even feel like avoidance.

Daily routines and coping techniques – Coping techniques often feel like bandaids. They are good after dealing with the phobia, but don’t get to the root cause.