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