Agliophobia
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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AGLIOPHOBIA
Ana Julia Salas 8A
Agliophobia, or the fear of pain, is one of the phobias that has a rational basis. Everybody is afraid of doing things that they expect to be painful to some degree. Fear of pain is a perfectly natural response; for the most part, pain exists because it is a signal from our nervous system that will deter us from hurting ourselves, or cause us to take notice that something is wrong with our bodies. u everything is running smoothly, our bodies use opain to warn us that what we are doing is harmful.
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People with agliophobia, however, may avoid fairly safe situations because they are afraid of pain, even though it is not rational to live in constant fear of pain. They may also deny important medical procedures because they are too afraid of being in pain to go through with them. Some people with agliophobia are actually suffering from a condition that causes pain and not know how to manage their pain, so they become extremely fearful for their health when their pain gets worse. The severity of the fear and its effects vary from person to person, but in order to qualify as a phobia, the fear of pain must have a significant impact on the person’s life in some way.
Phobias are actually fairly easily treated, compared to most other types of anxiety disorders. Most people with phobias are trapped in a vicious cycle of fear, and may need help to break the cycle. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, is beneficial for phobias. A psychologist can help a person overcome a phobia fairly quickly by helping a person regain control of their thought processes.
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most phobias can be overcome by gradually increasing the exposure to the object or situation of your fears. As a person realizes that these things are not actually harming them and they are safer than they expected, their fear decreases in intensity over time. A person can also try self-help methods and relaxation techniques for treating a phobia, but for some people, treatment is easier with a trusted person there who can help them through the difficult parts and encourage them to overcome their fears.
Treatments:
*As much as possible, try to find a tried-and-tested technique to help you manage your pain. Meditation techniques, such as yoga, can help you focus on something other than the pain you are feeling. Listening to music while relaxing can also be an option.
*Cognitive therapy can help you change your negative thinking into positive thoughts. Negative thoughts can cause anxiety, depression, and other painful feelings.
*Learn how to face your fears in a controlled way and remember that avoidance will not work. There are several therapies available that can help you face your fears and work your way through them.
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