u/BriefBeautiful9481

For starters, I've had this phobia since I was about 11 years old, I'm 18 now. I know 7 years isn't that long of a time but since I was so young when I first became scared, I genuinely don't remember not being terrified of the thought. It feels like my entire life has been taken from me. I can't do anything without considering my phobia first and wondering about what's "safe". I just want to know if it ever gets better because sometimes I get dark thoughts when it's really bad and I just want to be better. I just started going to therapy for it again so hopefully that will help. Thank you!