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