If you have dementophobia, there may be additional underlying concerns making the fear even worse.

The social stigma is far less common than it once was.

People say you look just like her after all.

Distressed looking man sitting on hospital bed, head in hand, night

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However, with dementophobia, these symptoms can erroneously reinforce the fear that you are going mad.

All of these can contribute to the feeling that you are not well.

Therapy may be necessary to help break this cycle.

Either way, treatment is available and you do not need to continue to suffer.

Find out which option is the best for you.

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