Phobias as irrational fears
Phobias are irrational fears that are out of proportion to the the real likelihood of unpleasant consequences or harm. Reacting anxiously to an object, animal or situation that others find largely unconcerning can be frustrating, confusing and upsetting.
A specific phobia is defined as an irrational fear of a particular object, animal, situation, or activity. Specific phobias become problematic when they interfere negatively with employment, social activities, family life and day to day living in general. It’s reassuring to know however that phobias are very common amongst the population, and trying to list them all here would be a mammoth task!
How can hypnotherapy help?
The good news is that most specific phobias can be treated quickly and effectively in a way that creates powerful and lasting changes. Listed below are some examples of the four main types of specific phobias.
Common animal phobias
Fear of spiders/arachnophobia
Ichthyophobia/fear of fish
Entomophobia/fear of insects
Cynophobia/fear of dogs
Natural environment phobias
Fear of thunder and lightning/astraphobia
Fear of water/hydrophobia
Fear of trees/dendrophobia
Common situation phobias
Fear of flying/aerophobia
Fear of public speaking/glossophobia
Fear of enclosed spaces/claustrophobia
Medical treatment phobias
Fear of needles/trypanophobia
Fear of dentists/dentophobia
Fear of blood/hemophobia
If you have lived with the adverse effects of a phobia for too long, why not book a free consultation and find out more about how hypnotherapy can help?
