Pediophobia And Voodoo Dolls

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You could be scared of talking and walking dolls.Some dolls can even stare at you!Like porcelain dolls.Mannequins can also be involved.
Pediophobia is a caused by a traumatic event that most likely started in his or hers childhood such as a voodoo dolls even regular dolls are associated to witchcraft.All dolls represent evil like in chuckys child play.”Some dolls can even stare at you with their soulless eyes,Some of them look like they have no emotions.
These are the symptoms.Rapid breathing,Increase in heartbeat,Dry mouth,and crying,Freezing in a spot.Trying to flee and Anxiety Attack.
How to overcome it.Read books and see movies about dolls.You could also overcome it by doing hypnosis.Even a therapist or a loved one can help you.

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