Contrary to popular belief, phobias are not a disorder,
they are a learned response, of an intense fear to an object or activity. And that which can be learned can be unlearned or modified.
Hundreds of books have been dedicated to
describing how phobias are gotten, what the symptoms are and how are they labeled. In all this data, the two options usually given to overcome phobias are the long term use of medication and the painful process of excessively exposing
the person to their fears.
On the other hand
, Designed Thinking takes a gentle approach in assisting our clients to permanently overcome the needless suffering these fears have brought. Our techniques have allowed for the completely elimination
of many phobias in just a few sessions.We can do this by rewriting how you internally represent your fears. Usually this will do the trick, though there times when past negative emotions will also need to be lifted. Once this
occurs, you will not be able to get your fears back, they are quite simply gone from your way of thinking
This is your gateway to dynamically
releasing your unwanted fears. If you're ready let go
of your fears today, then go to our Phobia Release page. There you find why our methods have been so effective with our clients' Below is a list of some of the more common phobias we have assisted our clients' in releasing
. For more information, please
contact us.
Acrophobia* Fear of Heights - For these people going up a ladder
or looking out a 2nd story window can be a challenge, any situation where a perception of elevation, not being well grounded, can trigger the feeling of losing control.
Agoraphobia Fear of Open Spaces - While many phobic definitions can fall under this heading, it is usually associated to not being able to get out of the limits of a certain environment. For some this means being confined to their
home and for others it is traveling within a certain miles radius of where they live. The complexity of Agoraphobia is it is a fear of fear, indicating other underlining emotions need to be addressed. Embarrassment, trust, shame, control,
acceptance, anger, safety, can all contribute.
Amaxophobia*
Fear of driving or riding in vehicles -
the inability of riding or entering an automobile, either as a driver or a passenger. For others it is avoiding all vehicles at any cost. Often this phobia can be eliminated rapidly
Androphobia Fear of men -
can be the fear of engaging in any activity or intimacy surrounding men. With this there is often a need for acceptance and a fear of rejection, mistrusting or feeling unsafe with anyone from the opposite sex.
Apiphobia* Fear of bees
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watching movies about bees, walking in fields or rural areas where bees might exist or being in the vicinity of these insects. This phobia can usually be eliminated quickly with in a couple of sessions
Autophobia Fear of being alone -
these people have an extremely high need to around others. Staying home alone or having to do activities without companionship will be extremely uncomfortable. Often there is a lack of self trust and accompanied by rejection and acceptance
Bacteriophobia* Fear of bacteria
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any situation or activity where dirty or unsanitary conditions exist can trigger extreme nervousness. Often ties in with OCD and washing.
Bogyphobia*
Fear of demons and goblins -
Worship, movies, stories, costumes, or pictures of demons can triggers attacks for those who suffer from this phobia. Can cause intense nightmares. Can be caused by a single traumatic childhood event or repeated exposure to fear
Brontophobia Fear of storms -
can be limited to fear of thunderstorms, though many suffering from this will also fear rain (Ombrophobia) or even dark clouds and they will anticipate the arrival of storms. Often accompanied by guilt, trust, acceptance.
Claustrophobia*
Fear of enclosed spaces -
the feeling of being confined or trapped. Elevators, closets, tunnels, small rooms, etc. The challenge of losing control and feeling safe factors in. Often this phobia can be eliminated rapidly with in a couple of sessions, though issues of trust or control may be present.
Cnidophobia*
Fear of insect stings -
Close to Apiphobia, though the reach is more extensive covering wasps, hornets, bees, or any other insect that sting. Often this phobia can be eliminated rapidly with in a couple of sessions, depending on the amount of anxiety that accompanies the fear
Coitophobia Fear of sexual intercourse -
can affect both men and women. The act of intercourse is not the challenge, it is the rejection, trust, self worth, guilt, shame and hurt from past experiences that have been associated to the event.
Eleutherophobia Fear of freedom - this fear usually stems from focusing in on what can't be had, the need to have others control a situation. Lack of self worth and confidence in skills needed to be addressed.
Emethophobia*
Fear of vomiting -
the act of, being around others who might, or any representation of vomiting. This fear can be all consuming, leading to the avoidance of certain foods and places where it is believed they or others may become ill. Usually tied in with other deep rooted negative emotions and possible parental conflicts, judgment or criticism. This phobia is greatly misunderstood by the general populace and its complexity can be overcome.
Enetophobia*
Fear of needles or pins -
Seeing or being around sharp objects, being stuck by a needle or pin {intentionally or not}, going to doctor or dentist for shots or vaccination, etc. Often this phobia can be eliminated rapidly with in a couple of sessions
Ergophobia Fear of work - a rejection of the work environment, the act of performing duties or having to be part of a team going towards a common goal.
Gephyrophobia*
Fear of crossing bridges -
bridges either driven or walked across. There may be an accompanying urge to pull or jump off, or extreme panic and disorientation may set in. Often this phobia can be eliminated rapidly with in a couple of sessions.
Glossophobia Fear of public speaking -
falls in the category of social phobias. Extreme discomfort of having to express oneself in front of a group of people or to be the center of attention. Usually driven by the fear of judgment, criticism or authority. Disorientation, panic, and breaking into a sweat are common. To some degree, this fear is common is a great percentage of the population.
Gymnophobia Fear of nudity - towards the opposite sex, same sex, a certain group of people or when alone. Shame, guilt, rejection, self-worth and acceptance need to be lifted for this phobia to be released.
Gynophobia Fear of women -
can be the fear of approaching, engaging in a conversation, trusting, or just being around women. There is often a need for acceptance and a fear of rejection, low self-esteem or mistrusting anyone from the opposite sex they could get intimate with, hence get hurt.
Hemaphobia* Fear of blood
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losing, giving, receiving or being around blood, or seeing on others or self. May cause intense nightmares. Often this phobia can be eliminated rapidly with in a couple of sessions
Homophobia Fear of homosexuality -
though often the butt of many jokes, those suffering from this will avoid any physical and emotional contact with those of the same sex, the fear of becoming gay. Trust, uncertain identity and limiting beliefs are very prevalent
Hydrophobia*
Fear of water -
usually for larger bodies of water, though can extend to showers, baths or just getting wet. Often this phobia can be eliminated rapidly with in a couple of sessions, depending on the amount of anxiety.
Iatrophobia*
Fear of doctors -
any person who performs surgery, administers shots, gives medical diagnostics or any other medical association
Iophobia* Fear of poisons -
being around any perceived poisonous substance, being poisoned or the fear of accidentally ingesting them. Often this phobia can be eliminated rapidly with in a couple of sessions
Microphobia* Fear of germs
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close to Bacteriophobia. Any situation or environment where germs can breed or exist. May also be accompanied with OCD tendencies
Necrophobia Fear of death or corpses -
may be of self or others or anything related to death or corpses, such as mortuaries, funerals, hospitals, Halloween, etc. Grief, hurt, guilt and acceptance may strongly play a role in releasing this phobia
Noctiphobia Fear of night - can be associated to fear of darkness (Nychtophobia), activities at night or the time frame between dusk to dawn. Often accompanied with other fears
Obesophobia Fear of gaining weight-
often found in anorexics and bulimic, those suffering from this fear will go to all lengths to avoid gaining weight. Acceptance, anger and rejection may lie behind this fear, along with limiting beliefs.
Peccatiphobia Fear of sinning - usually accompanied by religious guilt and may incorporate OCD tendencies. The person may be afraid to do almost anything as
it could be viewed as a sin. Guilt, shame, hurt, acceptance often need to be released along with limiting and unresourceful beliefs
Peniaphobia Fear of poverty - This fear often drives these individuals to become workaholics and horders. They will never have enough assets to be comfortable or satisfied. Loss and limiting beliefs need to be addressed
Phagophobia Fear of eating - may also be fear of swallowing, since harm may occur if any food or substance is digested
Phonemophobia Fear of thinking -
the idea that the thoughts one is having are bad or can cause the person to go insane. May be associated to Autophobia (fear of being alone). Unresourceful and limiting beliefs along with guilt and hurt must be addressed.
Socialphobia Fear of people -
this can be crowds, speaking in front of groups (Glassophobia), meeting strangers, even being afraid of interacting with family member. Often diagnosed as extreme shyness. Self-esteem, being judged by others, rejection, embarrassment and acceptance may all need to be addressed. See
Social Anxiety
Theophobia Fear of God -
also may include any spiritual entity or association to God, such as the churches, bibles, etc. Guilt anger, shame, acceptance, rejection, and hurt usually need to be addressed.
Urophobia* Fear of urine
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the act of urinating in a public rest room, the fear of hearing others the process of urinating or of urine itself. Often linked in with social phobias. This fear can often be eliminated rapidly.
For a complete list of phobias by medical terminology, click here
For a complete list of phobias by subject matter, click here
To find out how these and other fears
no longer need to be part of your life and how Designed Thinking has assisted hundreds of individuals overcome their personal challenges, we invite you to visit our Phobia Release page
