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Ablutophobia- Fear of washing or bathing.

This phobia is more common in women and children but anyone can develop it. 

Because it has to do with hygiene people with this phobia are most likely to have social problems. 

Treatment - Some treatments and  approaches only function with those people who are truly willing to overcome it.  

Development of Phobia - This phobia could develop from having had a traumatic accident while bathing. In children this could occur by the child watching or seeing a traumatic scene having to do with washing or bathing. 

Children could develop this phobia if the parent is rough during bathing time, or if the child is force to bathe. 
Symptoms  - When a person is put in a situation that involves cleaning the person may experience the following:

Nauseous

Sweaty

Fearful

Shaky

Dizzy

People could also experience the following:

Shortness of breath

High blood pressure

Rapid heart rate  

 Treatment- People who have severe ablutophobia can receive help from a psychological professional. A patient may also bathe under the supervision of a psychologist in order to help them cope with their emotions. Some patients may need to be hypnotized and go through talk therapy in order to overcome their phobia. Other people may need to use psychiatric drugs in order to help them cope with their phobia.
Animal Phobia-
Puppy Scares Man to Tears

amaxophobia:afraid of being in a moving vehicle.

This fear can vary from person to person. Certain people can travel but they feel nervous while others cannot travel at all unless they are under sedation. 








Menophobia- Fear of menstruation.
This fear is often caused due to incorrect information or not being educated.  It is more common in young girls. Some females may feel disgusted by their own menstrual flow. It is recommended to take psychotherapy if phobia is persistent. 
Monophobia-Fear of being alone
This fear may be socially crippling and extremely frustrating  
Caused:
Anxiety disorder
may come with other anxiety disorder-related symptoms
A person may also experience
stress or panic in unfamiliar situations

Agoraphobia – It is an anxiety disorder in which a person decides to avoid a situation that may cause panic. Most people tend to be afraid of being out in public places.

Treatment- This phobia can be treated with medications and psychotherapy; with this a person can live a normal life.

Acarophobia- Fear of itching or of the insects that cause itching.

Caused:

As is the case with all phobias, the individual coping with Acarophobia has experienced a real-life trauma at some point in their life. That traumatic experience is then automatically and consistently associated with small insects and itching skin.

Symptoms:

 Crawling Skin

* Incessant Itching

* Heart Palpitations

* Dry Mouth

* Trembling

* Rapid Heartbeat

* Heightened Senses

* Breathlessness

* Muscle Tension

* Hyperventilation

* Feeling Dizzy

* Feeling Out of Control

* Feeling Trapped

* Intense Feeling of Anticipated Disaster

Treatment:

When the fear of small insects and itching becomes so intense as to disrupt a person's ability to function, there are a number of different ways to treat Acarophobia.

These can include:

* A referral from the primary physician to a therapist who specializes in the treatment of phobias.

* Traditional "talk" therapy that will teach the person to recognize and control their phobia.

* Exposure Therapy.

* Hypnotherapy.

* Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Desensitization Therapy.

* Self-help techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation.

* Support groups with others coping with this specific phobia.

* Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or visualization.

* In extreme cases of Acarophobia, anti-anxiety medications can be prescribed.

Acarophobia is an intense, irrational fear of small insects that can cause itching. Sometimes that fear can become so overwhelming as to completely halt a person's ability to function. Unchecked, Acarophobia can become a debilitating condition that interferes with the individual's personal life, their social life and their job responsibilities. Untreated, Acarophobia can impact every aspect of a person's life.

Acerophobia- Fear of sourness.

Causes?

It is generally accepted that phobias arise from a combination of external events (i.e. traumatic events) and internal predispositions (i.e. heredity or genetics). Many specific phobias can be traced back to a specific triggering event, usually a traumatic experience at an early age. Social phobias and agoraphobia have more complex causes that are not entirely known at this time. It is believed that heredity, genetics, and brain chemistry combine with life-experiences to play a major role in the development of phobias. (Wikipedia - phobia).

Symptoms

As with any phobia, the symptoms vary by person depending on their level of fear. The symptoms typically include extreme anxiety, dread and anything associated with panic such as shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, excessive sweating, nausea, dry mouth, nausea, inability to articulate words or sentences, dry mouth and shaking. .

Treatment:

Medicine can be prescribed, but please note that these medications can have side effects and/or withdrawal systems that can be severe. It is also important to note that medicines do not cure phobias, at best they only temporarily suppress the systems. However, there are treatments for phobias, which include counseling, hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and Neuro-Linguistic programming. Please click on the link at the top of the page called “Treatment Information” to find out more information on these types of treatments.

Achluophobia- Fear of darkness.

Symptoms:

One of the most common symptoms of Achluophobia is lost mental balance. Other symptoms might include an irregular heartbeat, sleepless nights, weight loss, disability to do routine activities, and the inability to speak and think properly. Aside from that, you might also lose the interest to work as you are unable to perform to your full potential. This phobia can affect both your personal and social life.

Treatment:

There are various treatments for this type of disorder, including a case where you will be required to sit in the darkness and witness this disorder. There are other treatments that might be effective and those that will last only for a day. The main goal here is for you to understand that the darkness is not dangerous and is not always related to any danger at all.
Acousticophobia- Fear of noise.

Causes?

It is generally accepted that phobias arise from a combination of external events (i.e. traumatic events) and internal predispositions (i.e. heredity or genetics). Many specific phobias can be traced back to a specific triggering event, usually a traumatic experience at an early age. Social phobias and agoraphobia have more complex causes that are not entirely known at this time. It is believed that heredity, genetics, and brain chemistry combine with life-experiences to play a major role in the development of phobias. (Wikipedia - phobia).

Symptoms?

As with any phobia, the symptoms vary by person depending on their level of fear. The symptoms typically include extreme anxiety, dread and anything associated with panic such as shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, excessive sweating, nausea, dry mouth, nausea, inability to articulate words or sentences, dry mouth and shaking. .

Treatment?

Medicine can be prescribed, but please note that these medications can have side effects and/or withdrawal systems that can be severe. It is also important to note that medicines do not cure phobias, at best they only temporarily suppress the systems. However, there are treatments for phobias, which include counseling, hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and Neuro-Linguistic programming. Please click on the link at the top of the page called “Treatment Information” to find out more information on these types of treatments.

Acrophobia- Fear of heights.

Cause: Traditionally, acrophobia has been attributed, like other phobias, to conditioning or a traumatic experience involving heights

Treatment: Many different types of medications are used in the treatment of phobias like fear of heights, including traditional anti-anxiety drugs such as benzodiazepines, and newer options like antidepressants and beta-blockers.

Drugs Effective short term

Galeophobia, Gatophobiam or Felinophobia  - The Fear of cats. Most of the people that are afraid of cats, are not necessarily afraid of the harm that they could do but simply are afraid of the cat coming in contact with them.

How can you help someone who has this Phobia?

• Understand the person 
• Don't try to talk them out of their fear
• Do not make fun
• Help the person avoid the problem

Napoleon and CATS!!!!


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