Acarophobia . It is defined as a persistent, abnormal and unwarranted fear of mites .
Summary
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- 1 Etymology
- 2 Acarophobia
- 3 Symptoms
- 4 Cause
- 5 Manifestation
- 6 Treatment
- 7 Sources
Etymology
It is derived from the Greek akari , mite, and phobia , fear.
Acarophobia
It is defined as a persistent, abnormal and unwarranted fear of insect bites or stinging insects. People with this disorder may have the illusion that tiny insects (mites) have infected their skin .
The person who suffers from acarphobia is characterized by presenting an abnormal, irrational, unjustified and persistent fear towards insect bites, their mind becomes obsessed with the idea that they will suffer from a bite, they are so terrified of the cause -the insect-, the act – the sting – and the consequence, that is, the pain and the swelling and itching that are generated. His mind turns at all times both in the cause, the act and the consequence, this is why the person can become truly anxious. Some examples include the fear of scabies, and that belief that the mites are moving under your skin, the mind is so powerful that they imagine microscopic insects entering the pores and beginning to walk under the skin ready to go. harm.
Every year, this surprisingly common phobia causes many people to suffer from stress . The problem is often a significant impact on the quality of life of the patient. It can cause stress attacks and keep people away from loved ones and co-workers.
Symptoms
The symptoms that people who suffer from acarphobia present are similar to other types of phobias such as:
- Difficulty breathing.
- Fear of bites or stinging insects.
- Feelings of fear.
- Palpitation of the heart .
- Fast breathing.
- Deviate or lose control.
- Irregular heartbeat
- Dryness in the mouth .
- Inability to speak or think clearly.
- Sweating
- Nausea .
Cause
Acarphobia is a defense mechanism of the mind that develops as a result of some event in the past that is linked to the bite of insects that caused emotional trauma .
Manifestation
The real phobia manifests itself in different ways. Some patients experience it most of the time , others only in response to direct stimuli.
Treatment
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming(NLP): it is basically the study and practice of how we create our reality. According to NLP a phobia is the result of our programs that we have created and they do not work very well. These constructs are revealed and “re-programmed” with the help of NLP so that the phobia subsides.
- Energy Psychology: it is based on a theory and a practice that has been used for about a couple of thousand years. It has the same roots as acupuncture , except in this case there are no needles used. It is an emotional acupuncture.
- Counseling, where a psychologist will help put fears through discussion and reasoning.
- Cognitive therapyin which changes in behavior are encouraged through persistent practical exercises.
