Among the most common phobias after fear of public speaking and height is the fear of snakes. Only for some reason in the world it is considered that this is purely feminine fear. Although psychotherapists say that men suffer from this no less than women.
The most interesting thing is that the fear of snakes before their very appearance is most often seen in women, but the fear of a snake attack is in men.
It is known that those who are afraid of these creatures do not need to particularly know about what is called fear of snakes and what are the causes of its occurrence. For such people, the main thing is to understand how to cure, get rid of phobia.
Herpetophobia
Herpetophobia is one of the list of zoophobias and provides fear of both snakes and lizards. So the individual at the sight of this reptile can experience as little discomfort, malaise, and panic fear , which completely envelops the person.
It is worth noting that while studying the causes of the origin of this fear, and during the search for what is called the phobia fear of snakes, scientists found that in some cultures it is not something surprising, but rather reinforced by superstition. So, in Central Asia absolutely all kinds of snakes are considered dangerous for life, and therefore many are afraid of them.
The cause of the appearance of herpetophobia can be a negative event related to snakes, laid down in childhood. For example, a child could remember how a parent, when he saw a snake, reacted to this with panic or strong fear. Thus, the child has an opinion that this is how you need to react to this creature. The fear of snakes grows with time. So a person can avoid any snake skin products or objects that are reminiscent of her.
Symptoms are:
- slight trembling;
- a person can begin to cry;
- palpitation, breathing;
- there is hysteria.
Phobia, fear of snakes, regardless of the complexity of fear, should be treated by a therapist. One of the most common methods of overcoming fear is direct contact with a reptilian being. In this way,
Psychotherapists are used as a cognitive-behavioral therapy.
But also, if for any reason, you can not turn to a specialist, a person can be cured of a phobia by using self-hypnosis exercises.
So, whatever the phobia, it's worth it to get rid of. After all, sooner or later, but it will be gaining more and more global proportions, with which it will be more difficult to interact in the future.