Phobias are not a disorder, they are a learned response,
an intense fear of an object or activity. This phobic reaction is automatically triggered anytime the person comes in comtact with the object or activity. In severe cases the reaction can be triggered just by the mere mention of the item.
Hundreds of books and web sites dedicated to describing phobias, what they are, how people get them, how they effect the lives of loved ones, how are they labeled, etc.
What these resources seldom get around to explaining is how can these fears be alleviated. At Designed Thinking,
that is our focus, to assisted our clients in permanently overcoming the needless suffering these unwarranted fears have brought. If you're ready let go of your phobia right now today, then go to our
Phobia Release page. There you find why our methods have helped hundreds of people completely release their past fears.Below are some of the more common phobias. Those marked with an asterisk (
*) are ones which can often be released in just a few sessions. For more information, please contact us.
Acousticophobia Fear of Noise - Easily startled by loud unexpected noises, though any irritating or intimidating noise can be extremely frightening.
Acrophobia*
Fear of Heights - Along with loud noises, heights are the only fears newborn babies
instinctively respond to. 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 or not being well grounded can trigger an attack
Agoraphobia Fear of Open Spaces -
This phobia is usually associated as being house bound or not being able to get out of a certain environment. Agoraphobia actually means fear of open spaces. Some people can travel within a few miles of where they live and still be unaffected, yet if they go past an imaginary boundary they have set up, the apprehension will set in.
Amaxophobia*
Fear of riding in vehicles -
this describes the inability of riding or entering an automobile, as a driver or passenger. For others it is avoiding all vehicles at any cost.
Androphobia Fear of men - can be the fear of engaging in a conversation, trusting, or just being around men.
Apiphobia*
Fear of bees -
watching movies about bees, walking in fields or rural areas where bees might exist or being in the vicinity of these insects.
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.
Bacteriophobia*
Fear of bacteria -
any situation of dirty or unsanitary conditions can trigger 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
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
Claustrophobia*
Fear of enclosed spaces -
the feeling of being confined or trapped. Elevators, closets, tunnels, small rooms, etc.
Cnidophobia*
Fear of insect stings -
Close to Apiphobia, though the reach is more extensive covering wasps, hornets, bees, or any other insect that sting.
Coitophobia Fear of sexual intercourse - can affect both men and women
Dysmorphophobia Fear of deformity - the fear can be geared at self, family members or being around others who are deformed or who could become deformed
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, and lack of self worth.
Emethophobia*
Fear of vomiting - the act of, being around others who might, or any representation of vomiting
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
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.
Glossophobia Fear of public speaking -
falls in the category of social phobias. Displeasure of having to put oneself in front of a group of people, usually driven by the fear of judgment, criticism or evaluation by some or all in the group.
Gymnophobia Fear of nudity - towards the opposite sex, same sex, a certain group of people or when alone.
Gynophobia Fear of women - can be the fear of approaching, engaging in a conversation, trusting, or just being around women.
Hemaphobia*
Fear of blood -
losing, giving, recieving or being around blood, or seeing on others or self. May cause intense nightmares.
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.
Hydrophobia*
Fear of water -
usually for larger bodies of water, though can extend to showers, baths or just getting wet
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 accidently ingesting them
Microphobia*
Fear of germs -
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.
Noctiphobia Fear of night - can be associated to fear of darkness (Nychtophobia), activities at night or the timeframe between dusk to dawn
Obesophobia Fear of gaining weight-
often found in anorexics and bulimics, those suffering from this fear will go to all lengths to avoid adding weight.
Paraphobia Fear of sexual perversion - the perception of perversion usually does not stray far from missionary positions. These people may not like hearing about or being around others who are more adventurous.
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
Peniaphobia Fear of poverty - excessive avoidance of a life without money often drives these individuals to become workaholics and horders. They will never have enough assets to be comfortable or satisfied
Phagophobia Fear of eating - may also be fear of swallowing, since harm may occur if any food or substance is indigested
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)
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.
Theophobia Fear of God - also may include any spiritual entity or association to God, such as the churches, bibles, etc
Urophobia*
Fear of urine -
often the act of urinating in a public restroom, the fear of hearing others the process of urinating or of urine itself.
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has assisted hundreds of individuals overcome their personal challenges, we invite you to visit our
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