Balloon phobia

[2] The patients are expected to be frightened by this action, so they should stand a great distance from the balloon and gradually move closer once they feel more comfortable.

[3] Before the experiment, the unnamed male reports that he tries to avoid balloons at all costs due to the great amount of distress they place on him.

[3] The researchers found no clear signs of emotional distress of the man but noted him attempting to avoid the popping balloons.

[1] It works "by deconstructing negative thought patterns surrounding balloons into smaller parts which will be focused on one at a time".

[1] The objective of hypnotherapy sessions is to alter negative thoughts and memories surrounding balloons to generate a less fearful perception on them.

[5] Potential medications to use to treat globophobia include beta blockers, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), sedatives, and anti-anxiety relievers.