Achluophobia is the fear of darkness or dark places.
Facts about Achluophobia
Fear of darkness is common among children of small ages, however, if any adult feels severe fear of darkness, he or she might be suffering from Achluophobia. Phobia is a condition of extreme fear to certain condition, object, situation or state. The victim feels an immense urge to avoid that particular state.
Causes of Achluophobia
Generally, a phobia is associated with an intense unpleasant past event which may or may not be remembered by the conscious mind but which actually created a very strong imprint on the unconscious mind. Hence, whenever something similar or close to that situation occurs, the unconscious mind brings the memory of that severe unpleasant event back causing the subject to be in a phobiatic condition. For example, person with ABlutophobia (fear of Bathing) ,may have experienced in past an unpleasant incedent involving bathing. Phobias sometimes may have genetic reasons as well.
Symptoms of Achluophobia
Symptoms may include but not limited to:
- Excessive sweating
- Panic Attack
- Dry Mouth
- Nausea
- Vertigo
- Anxiety
- Feeling Hot or Cold
- Increase in Heart Beat
- Increase in pulse rate
- Feeling Hot or Cold
Treating Achluphobia
Generally, for treating phobias, the alternative medications and therapies have been found more beneficial compared to traditional drugs which may have side effects. These may include Hypnosis and NLP i.e. Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
Disclaimer
Kindly note that above has been produced just for information. Nothing offered here is intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease or disorder of any kind. Please consult a qualified professional for more information.
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