Gracelie Fernandez NCM 105

BSN 3 03/12/19

1.Elurophobia

is the fear of cats. The origin of the word eluro is Greek (meaning cat) and phobia is Greek
(meaning fear). Elurophobia is also called Aelurophobia, Ailurophobia, Felinophobia, Gatophobia
and related to Galeophobia (fear of cats and sharks), Agrizoophobia (fear of wild animals), and
Zoophobia (fear of animals).

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.

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.

2.Ephebiphobia

is the fear of young people or teenagers. The origin of the word ep is Greek (meaning upon or
at), heb is Greek (meaning puberty) and phobia is Greek (meaning fear). Ephebiphobia is
considered to be a social phobia (rational fear), which is discussed on the home page.
Ephebiphobia is also called Hebephobia.

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.

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.

3.Entomophobia
is the fear of insects. The origin of the word Entomos is Greek (meaning insect) and phobia is
Greek (meaning fear). Entomophobia is considered to be a specific phobia, which is discussed
on the home page. Entomophobia is also known as Insectophobia . Entomophobia is also linked to
Acarophobia (Fear of itching or of the insects that cause itching) and Isopterophobia (Fear of
termites or insects that eat wood).

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.

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.

4.Equinophobia

is the fear of horses. The origin of the word equi is Latin (meaning horse) and phobia is Greek
(meaning fear). Equinophobia is considered to be a specific phobia, which is discussed on the
home page. Equinophobia is also called Hippophobia.

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.

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.
5.Eicophobia
is the irrational and obsessive fear of houses, being in a house, home surroundings, and certain
items in a house. The types of items people fear in a house vary, but are generally familiar and
can be such things as bedrooms, bathrooms, appliances, electrical items, etc.Eicophobia is
considered a specific phobia and can also be spelled several different ways: Ecophobia,
Oecophobia, Oikophobia. Eicophobia is also related to Domatophobia (fear of houses or being in
a house) and Nostophobia (fear of returning home) and is a form of Claustrophobia.

Causes
Eicophobia is a specific (or “isolated”) phobia, centered on non-social key factors. Isolated
phobias tend to have some previous trauma (often in childhood and often physically injurious)
as a root cause; a fear of bees may stem from an injury in childhood, for instance. Upbringing
can also play a role, such as parental warnings about a direct threat (such as “snakes can bite
and kill you”) which is especially notable in cases where a threat is more imminent. (An allergy
to bees or peanut butter, for instance, would naturally reinforce a real medical concern.)It is
thought that genetics and hereditary factors may play a role in specific phobias, especially
those related to a danger of injury. (A primal “fight or flight” reflex may be more easily
triggered in those with a genetic predisposition, for instance.) By contrast, social phobias (like
a fear of body odor or touch) are less well-understood, are driven by social anxiety, and are
broadly labeled as “social anxiety disorder”.

Symptoms
Extreme Anxiety, Dread, Shortness of Breath, Rapid Breathing, Heart Palpitations, Excessive
Sweating, Nausea, Dry Mouth, Confusion / Inability to Articulate Clearly, Lack of Focus,
Irritability, Shaking, Feelings of Powerlessness, Obsession with the Subject of the Phobia,
Fear or Feelings of Losing Control, Avoidance Behavior, Headaches

Treatment
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Habit Strategies To Relax, Cognitive Therapy (CT), In Vivo
Exposure, Response Prevention, Hypnotherapy, Group Therapy, Psychotherapy, Energy
Psychology, Medication, Meditation
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1.Gamophobia
is the fear of marriage or commitment. The origin of the word Gamo s is Greek (meaning
marriage) and phobia is Greek (meaning fear). Gamophobia is considered to be a specific
phobia. Gamophobia should not be confused with Anuptaphobia, which is the fear of
being or staying single.
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.

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.

2.Genuphobia
is the fear of knees or kneeling. Some people fear kneeling because it is looked upon as a
form of submissiveness and servility. The origin of the word genu is Latin (meaning knee)
and phobia is Greek (meaning fear).
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.

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.
3.Glossophobia
fear of public speaking, is a very common phobia and one that is believed to affect up to
75% of the population. Some individuals may feel a slight nervousness at the very thought
of public speaking, while others experience full-on panic and fear. They may try to avoid
public speaking situations at all cost or if they must speak in public, they endure shaking
hands and a weak, quavering voice. How to overcome a fear of public speaking? With
persistence and preparation, it’s entirely possible to beat glossophobia.

Causes
Most phobias seem to appear out of the blue, often starting in childhood or early
adulthood. A phobia may arise because of a combination of genetic tendencies and other
environmental, biological, and psychological factors. People who fear public speaking may
have a real fear of being embarrassed or rejected. Glossophobia may relate to one’s prior
experiences, Dr. Strawn says. “An individual who has a bad experience during public
speaking may fear a repeat of that prior experience when attempting to speak again,” he
admits. Or if a person is told to speak to a group on the spot with no chance for advance
preparation, and it does not go well, she may begin to fear public speaking.

Symptoms
Glossophobia causes a variety of symptoms such as:

 Increased blood pressure

 Increased perspiration

 Dry mouth

 A stiffening of the upper back muscles

 Nausea and a feeling of panic when faced with having to speak in public

 Intense anxiety at the thought of speaking in front of a group.

4.Gynophobia

A fear of women. Historians say the term arose to define the fear men experience of being
humiliated by women, namely by emasculation. Emasculation means to deprive a man of
his masculinity or male identity. In other words, to make him feel weak or not “manly”
enough. Misogyny, or the hatred of women, is another phrase resulting from the male fear
of being humiliated by a female. The opposite of misogyny is misandry, which means a
hatred of men. Gynophobia can affect both men and women.
Causes
gynophobia is a specific phobia because it involves an extreme and irrational fear of
something — in this case, women — who are not dangerous in most cases, but still
manage to trigger worry and avoidance behaviors. As with other specific phobias,
gynophobia is chronic and can significantly impair your ability to maintain your work,
education, everyday activities, and social life.
Experts aren’t sure what causes gynophobia. Some possible causes include:

 previous bad experiences with women, such as mental or physical abuse, neglect, rape,
physical assault, or sexual harassment
 your genetics and environment, including behavior learned from your parents or the
people around you
 changes in the way your brain works

Symptoms
 an immediate, overwhelming fear or worry or terror when you see or think about women
 an understanding that your fear of women is unwarranted or exaggerated but the fear
is impossible to control
 anxiety that gets more intense as a woman gets physically closer to you
 consciously keeping away from women or events where you might see women; or feeling
extreme anxiety or fright in situations where you see women
 difficulty doing your daily activities because you are fearful of women
 physical manifestations of your fears such as tightness in your chest, sweating, a rapid
heartbeat, or difficulty breathing
 an upset stomach, dizziness, or faintness when you’re near women or thinking about
women
 In children, gynophobia may appear as tantrums with clinging, crying, or a refusal to
leave a male parent’s side or approach a woman.

5.Ombrophobia

or Pluviophobia is the fear of rain- a fairly common anxiety disorder seen in kids and
adults alike. The term Ombrophobiaoriginates from Greek ‘Ombros’ meaning “storm of rain”
and phobosmeaning “fear or aversion”. The term Ombrophobia has even been used to
describe certain species of plants called Ombrophobes and ombrophiles which have their
root systems developed in a way that enables them to take up water directly from the
atmospheric precipitation. Typically, younger children are known to suffer more from
Ombrophobia than adults. Some might fear very heavy rain that accompanies storm-like
conditions (heavy winds, thunder and lightning), still others might be afraid of even a little
light rain or drizzle.
Causes
Rain is essential for growth of crops, replenishing our fresh water sources and in general,
sustaining life on earth. In moderate quantities, rain is good and sometimes even evokes
feelings of romance. Many love songs have been inspired by this natural element.

However, with the arrival of rain, storm-like conditions also occur. It typically gets dark as
thundering clouds gather overhead, blocking the sunlight. Rain is often accompanied by
lightning, thunder and flooding. Heavy rains are known to cause harm to life and property
through landslides, building collapses, major power failures etc. All these negative
experiences can cause one to fear rain, particularly after having directly experienced them
firsthand. In the Amazon region, it rains nearly 80 inches on an average. This leads to
thick forest growth that is home to reptiles and other dangerous predators. Many people
living in such areas could be afraid of rain owing to these factors.

Symptoms
Like in any other phobia, Ombrophobia also produces a variety of symptoms that may vary
from person to person. Children suffering from this phobia typically show following
symptoms:

 Screaming, crying continually

 Shaking uncontrollably and begging to be taken home
 Asking questions like “will we get flooded out”?
 Looking at the sky constantly to monitor rains
 Refusing to go outdoors when it rains

Adults with this phobia might

 Have an elevated heartbeat

 Display heightened anxiety or have a full blown panic attack
 Continually monitor the weather forecasts to see if rain is predicted
 Tremble, shake, or feel like running away or hiding etc. Some other symptoms of fear
of rain phobia include thoughts about death, being incoherent, or being unable to
express oneself, feeling numb etc.

Treatment
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Habit Strategies To Relax, Cognitive Therapy (CT), In
Vivo Exposure, Response Prevention, Hypnotherapy, Group Therapy, Psychotherapy,
Energy Psychology, Medication, Meditation