Definition: Aichmophobia
Article by Denise Douglass
Co-Author of 'The EASY Guide to Anxiety and Therapy'
What is Aichmophobia?
Aichmophobia is the fear of needles.
What is aichmophobia also known as?
Aichmophobia can also be known as:
- The fear of needles
- Needle phobia
- The fear of pointed objects
- The fear of sharp objects
- The fear of getting pricked
- Injection phobia
- The fear of injections
- Fear of injections
- Fear of blood tests
- Phobia of blood tests
Where Does Aichmophobia Come From?
Aichmophobia, just like most phobias, come from an subconscious 'overprotection' mechanism. The fear of needles is caused by the mind over-estimating the danger caused by needles, believing that needles presents an actual threat, where in reality it may not.
Aichmophobia can be caused by an 'unresolved' emotional conflict.
Can Aichmophobia Be Treated?
Yes, aichmophobia, just like any other phobia, can be treated. Aichmophobia responds well to therapies such as Pure Hypnoanalysis.
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Where Can I Get Help for Aichmophobia?
There are many specially trained Pure Hypnoanalysts in the UK who can treat aichmophobia 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'
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