There is no person in the world who would not be afraid of anything, but sometimes fear turns into an obsession. In this case, people understand that their fears have no reason, they are baseless. That's just to cope with them on their own does not work.
Life changes, and new phobias appear. As early as XVII, gadephobia (fear of hell) or staurophobia (fear of crosses) was widespread. A modern person would rather laugh at such a problem, but he has no less. We present to your attention the rating of new fears and phobias that appeared in the XXI century.
10. Nomophobia
The main fear of humanity is to remain without communication. Mobile phone is highly addictive. Nomophobe does not part with him, even if he goes to the toilet or bathroom. He worries that the mobile will sit down, break down, get lost, so he almost never lets it out of his hands. Phobias affect middle-aged people and adolescents. The risk group includes loners and those who often have difficulty communicating.
Suffering from nomophobia is often in a bad mood, shows aggression. If he forgets the telephone at home, will do everything to keep it in his hands again: he will miss an appointment with the doctor or will not go to an important meeting.
A person suffering from phobias experiences not only fears, there are also physical manifestations that cause a lot of problems:
- cardiopalmus
- high blood pressure
- dizziness
- limb tremor,
- nausea,
- weakness.
Interestingly, each nomophobe has its own fears associated with the phone. Someone is afraid that his personal correspondence will fall into the wrong hands. Someone is worried that he will feel bad, but will not be able to call an ambulance. Nomophobia can be fought on its own, but only if a person recognizes the problem. Otherwise, he will need the help of a specialist.
9. Internetophobia
An unusual phobia is the fear of the Internet. It may seem that this fear has its advantages: a person does not spend time watching news or hanging on social networks. But this is a phobia; a priori it cannot be beneficial. Such people are afraid of viruses or cybercriminals, they limit their activities on the Internet or are completely afraid to approach the computer. Most often, phobias affect older people. Their fear can be so obsessive that they pass it on to their children. After all, most psychological problems form in childhood.
8. Cyberchondria
Everyone periodically tries to be treated on the Internet. It should be more careful, otherwise cyberchondria may occur. People suffering from this phobia are constantly looking for signs of some kind of disease, and then they independently diagnose themselves using the Internet. They are always in tension. The greatest fear of modern man is oncology. It is called carcinophobia.
A study in Russia found that one third of the population is prone to cyberchondria. People refuse to visit a doctor and treat themselves. To get rid of a phobia, willpower is required. If your health bothers you, close your browser and see a doctor.
7. Aerophobia
Aircraft are considered the safest mode of transport, however, many people suffer from aerophobia. Although in most cases, people confuse it with preflight excitement. People who fly for the first time are very worried.
These aerophobes are subject to a variety of fears: confined space, loss of control over the situation. Of course, the leading position here is the fear of a plane crash. Such passengers stand out from the rest, they pay a lot of attention to technical details. It seems to them that the engine is intermittently, or the door of the aircraft is about to open.
This phobia is successfully treated, it is enough to contact a specialist who will limit himself to a conversation or advise on medications.
6. Mambafobia
Fear of meeting you on the Internet got its name in honor of the most popular dating site. The reasons for mambafobia can be unjustified hopes placed on meeting on the Internet, disappointment in communication or subsequent meeting.
There are two types of phobias. People suffering from global mambafobia prefer not to chat with anyone on the Internet. This type of mambafobia can gradually develop into Internetophobia. The second is pseudo-real. In this case, people willingly make relationships in the network, but never agree to meet with the object of adoration in reality.
5. Selfphobia
Selfies became very popular in the late 2000s. What people just do not go to get original pictures. The appearance of self-phobia is natural. At the moment, the fear of low-quality pictures of oneself is a serious psychological problem. "Instagram" has elevated to the cult of likes. Millions of people are worried about only one problem: how to make a photo that everyone will like. Selfies play sports, carefully take care of themselves, decide on plastic. All this in order to look good on a selfie.
4. Agmenophobia
A rather strange phobia is the fear that the next line will move faster. This is a typical fear of a consumer society. Suffering from agmenophobia constantly runs from one line to another. Often he is the last, and his fears are further strengthened. Agmenophobia develops in people who often travel and spend a lot of time in lines.
3. Dysmorphophobia
Mental disorder in which the sick person is always dissatisfied with his appearance. This phobia did not appear in the 21st century, much earlier. Only now the number of people suffering from this obsessive fear is growing exponentially. Women are especially prone to dysmorphophobia. Three or four decades ago, they could compare themselves, except perhaps with a neighbor or Alla Pugacheva. But now the choice of "motivators" is huge.
Television and the Internet are flooded with ageless beauties and phytoni. Ratings of the most beautiful women in Russia or the world have become commonplace. Ordinary women feel that they are not up to the ideal, and soon this idea becomes obsessive. However, some men also suffer from dysmorphophobia. Sick people can not get rid of panic fear. The only thing that interests them is appearance. This phobia very often provokes thoughts of suicide.
2. Apotomopesophobia
The first car appeared in 1885, and relatively recently they started talking about apotomopesophobia. This long and complicated word means fear of pedestrians suddenly running out onto the road. Every year on the streets of cities there are more and more cars. The number of drivers experiencing fear is also growing. Now 26% of all Russian motorists are affected by this phobia.
If you experience such sensations periodically, do not delay, try to solve this problem right away. Independent work or a psychologist - choose any methods, do not forget that the situation on the road depends on the psychological state of the driver.
1. Creditophobia
Fear of loans, what could be better? Such people will never find themselves in bondage. They do not have to pay interest. There are also disadvantages. Creditophobes cannot buy a thing here and now, but in the modern world without the help of banks it can sometimes be very difficult. Especially if you are planning a major purchase, for example, a car or an apartment.
If a difficult situation arises when it is necessary to borrow, a person forgets what a quiet life is. He constantly analyzes his income, worries that he will not be able to pay on time. Insomnia, loss of appetite and all other physiological manifestations of phobias are provided. Only a specialist can solve this problem. Although sometimes, to normalize your psychological state, you just have to take care of the airbag. To do this, you need to acquire useful habits that will help create capital.