Mark Twain famously said „Do the thing you fear the most and the death of fear is certain. “ but does that really help against phobias/anxiety?

Question

Like diagnosed anxiety and phobias, I’m not just talking about small stuff like asking out your crush etc.

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>Like diagnosed anxiety and phobias, I’m not just talking about small stuff like asking out your crush etc.

There is nothing to be gained from this train of thought. Do not take medical advice from 19th century humorists.
For that matter, do not take medical advice from 19th century *physicians*.