Phobias

Let me just tell you about phobias. People have phobias just like they have cold and flu. There is A to Z type of phobias present in the people of this world. But let me first tell you what phobias exactly are?

Phobia:” it is an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to a specific thing or situation”. In most cases, the phobia involves a sense of endangerment or a fear of harm. 

Phobias are hundreds in number in the world but on the contrary it is treatable through some type of treatments. One type of treatment is flooding, in which the patient is confronted by the fear object for an extended length of time without the opportunity to escape. Another method often used in phobia treatment is counter-conditioning. In this method, the patient is taught a new response to the fear object. Rather that panic in the face of the feared object or situation, the client learns relaxation techniques to replace anxiety and fear now I am going to discuss most common phobias found in people from all around the world.

1. Germaphobia

People who have this phobia always believe that they are contaminated with germs, thus, you will always see them heading to the washroom to clean themselves up. Maybe they saw the movie Boy in the Plastic Bubble when they were kids. They will have constant panic attacks, shortness of breath, dizziness, sweating, trembling, chest pain, increased heart rate and nausea.

2. Acrophobia

Have you ever experienced fear crossing a tall, narrow bridge? Do you avoid even seemingly harmless entertainment park rides, like Ferris wheels? Do you dread looking down from a tall building or ledge, especially if there were little protection? Then, you may have acrophobia, or the fear of heights. Those who suffer from acrophobia may have anxiety attacks when placed on or exposed to heights. The situation must be relieved immediately; otherwise, the person will start to feel restless and may even become panicky.

3. Ophidiophobia

The fear of snakes may vary, with the most extreme not even capable of looking at

Picture of that slithering animal. If you have this kind of fear of snakes than you surely have Ophidiophobia. It also depends on how one perceives the images, sounds and movements that are connected with snakes. People may have emotional anxiety, panic attacks, loss of control, and even suffer from fainting.

 

4. Arachnophobia

If you suddenly jump at the sight or even just the possible presence of spiders, than you surely have this phobia. It is most common in women more than men .people suffering may also be prone to crying and screaming when they see spiders or even just a spider web. For them, every room probably has spiders.

 

5. Trypanophobia

 it is the extreme fear of medical procedures involving injections or hypodermic needles. This phobia also includes fear of sharply pointed objects.You panic at the thought of being injected, and your heartbeat starts going up and you tremble uncontrollably.

 

6. Social Phobias

We all know someone who prefers to stay alone or in the company of only a few old and trusted friends. They do not participate in parties and other social gatherings. They may also dislike meeting anybody new. Talking in public in front of a room full of people is definitely out of the equation. They are painfully shy in front of other people, the presence of big crowds or strangers can send their heartbeat sprinting, if you are one of them too than you are surely having social phobia.

 

7. Astraphobia

It is an abnormal fear of thunder and lightning, it is a unique phobia that both humans and animals can develop. It gets worse if they are alone because they will look for ways to get additional cover. People suffering from this phobia may feel nauseous, and they have a constant need to use the restroom.

 

These are not the end of phobias but these are some commonly found in people around us. Phobia is not an illness; even it’ll not need any medication. It is just a state of mind which an individual make their self. It is just fear which an individual can overcome very easily with just little treatments, mind control and will power. In many cases, people are able to recognize that their fear is irrational and therefore take steps to overcome their phobia.

So

Which phobia do you have?...

 

Will you try to overcome now?