Definition: Agraphobia
Article by Denise Douglass
Co-Author of 'The EASY Guide to Anxiety and Therapy'
What is Agraphobia?
Agraphobia is the fear of sexual abuse.
What is agraphobia also known as?
Agraphobia can also be known as:
- The fear of sexual abuse
- The fear of sex abuse
- The fear of an abusive relationship
- The fear of rape
- The fear of being sexually attacked
- Phobia of sexual abuse
- Phobia of sex abuse
- Phobia of an abusive relationship
- Phobia of rape
- Phobia of being sexually attacked
Where Does Agraphobia Come From?
Agraphobia, just like most phobias, come from an subconscious 'overprotection' mechanism. The fear of sexual abuse is caused by the mind over-estimating the danger caused by sexual abuse, believing that sexual abuse presents an actual threat, where in reality it may not.
Agraphobia can be caused by an 'unresolved' emotional conflict.
Can Agraphobia Be Treated?
Yes, agraphobia, just like any other phobia, can be treated. Agraphobia responds well to therapies such as Pure Hypnoanalysis.
Click here for more information on Pure Hypnoanalysis for treating agraphobia.
Where Can I Get Help for Agraphobia?
There are many specially trained Pure Hypnoanalysts in the UK who can treat agraphobia using Pure Hypnoanalysis.
This phobia can also be helped using processes such as the Divergence Technique, which is part of the excellent LifeShaping Process.
Article by Denise Douglass
Co-Author of 'The EASY Guide to Anxiety and Therapy'
Click here to find a trained Pure Hypnoanalyst in your area who can help with agraphobia.
Get in Touch... We're Here to Help!
If you have a problem that you'd like help with, then simply contact us using the form below, and we'll be glad to help!
(You can also E-Mail us at mail@avonhypnotherapy.co.uk)
|