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Strange Phobias that Actually Exist

Many people have different fears, whether they are a fear of narrow, a fear of heights, or a fear of animals. However, fear can make you afraid of strange things, and sometimes those fears can’t be controlled and affect your daily lives till you are at risk for a disease called phobia. This time, ACU PAY will take you to know the strange fears. Let’s take a look together.

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What is Phobia?

It is a type of anxiety disorder that will have a severe fear of situations or something. Sometimes, it is not very reasonable, or unable to control, leading to problems in daily life. There may be symptoms similar to a panic disorder such as heart palpitations, heart pounding, cold hands and feet, upset stomach, and dizziness.

What is the cause of Phobia?

In medicine, the cause of the disease is not known, but it was found that it may be caused by

  • Traumas
  • Meet, hear, or witness a traumatic event
  • Heredity
  • Brain abnormality
  • The autonomic nervous system malfunctioned

What specific phobias are there?

A fear of solitude (Anuptaphobia)

Is there anyone who is clingy to friends, or unhappy if you have to be alone? This could be a sign that you are living in fear of being alone. The symptoms of this disease are not confident in themself, needing someone to fill up their life, or getting sweaty and shivering when going out alone. A person with this phobia will have a habit of being clingy to their friends, including being obsessed with the idea of having a boyfriend and getting married all the time.

A fear of sea (Thalassophobia)

Some people are afraid of the sea just by looking at the photograph, or the huge waves, afraid of the depth of the water that seems far from the ground, or sometimes it may feel the emptiness that looks boundless of the sea or river. Some people can look at the see but do not dare to go in and play. They will tremble, numb, and faint if they touch the sea.

A fear of love (Philophobia)

It is a symptom caused by the haunting past that they dare not start or worry too much that they will not be able to maintain that relationship. They will feel lonely or do not want to be in love. Block themselves from others until it affects their mental health.

A fear of looking in the mirror (Eisoptrophobia)

People with this condition dare not look into the mirror because they feel insecure about their appearance or afraid they will be something scary in the mirror, or afraid about being sucked into the world on the other side of the mirror. They will be panting, panicking, trembling.

A fear of fear (Phobophobia)

Fear phobia is a severe fear of all kinds of fear. Some people are afraid of it until they feel breath fast, feel dizzy, or faint. Some with severe symptoms may have an impact on their lives and may need therapy or medication for treatment.

A fear of holes (Trypophobia)

Have you ever had anyone close to you afraid of holes? Some people see images with a lot of holes and get goosebumps or strangely disgust. This condition is called Trypophobia. They may feel awkward, disgusting, restless mind, or even shake, vomit, have weak knees, or be sick when seeing images of holes or round cavities such as lotus seed pods, beehives, coral, soap bubbles, and shower pods.

A fear of living without a mobile phone (Nomophobia)

Some people think that cell phone addiction is common. However, some people will panic, irritate, anxious, and impatient when they don’t have a mobile phone near them. They are also obsessed with checking messages from social media seriously. When a notification rings, they will check in a hurry, or fear their mobile phone will be lost even if placed in a safe place.

A fear of bugs (Entomophobia)

Some people, when they encounter insects, will feel extreme fear and paranoia. This may be caused by fear of insect-borne diseases, fear of pain from being bitten, and negative experiences with insects, causing them to suddenly sweat, tremble, and panic.

Treatment and Things to Do

Try adjusting your behavior and training your mind, controlling your breathing, moving your body slowly in rhythm, and trying to face what you’re afraid of, along with relaxation to re-learn and ease your fears. If symptoms do not improve or interfere with daily life, you can see a psychiatrist for psychotherapy.

In conclusion, if you have doubts about whether you or the people around you have these phobias, this article cannot confirm. This is just a preliminary screening. It should not be used to diagnose yourself completely. Consult a doctor for the best possible diagnosis and diagnosis of those symptoms.

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