Mysophobia in simple words is the fear of contamination. The person believes that he or she is in danger of coming into contact with contaminants and becoming infected with dust and dirt. He showers several times a day, washes his hands and wears gloves to protect them. He can use up to ten pads a day since he doesn’t use the same pad twice. The person has an unrealistic fear of being in danger and even the simple act of eating an apple requires him to wash the apple several times before eating it. If the person cannot satisfy their need to do this, they could have a panic attack.
Symptoms of mysophobia
• The person has an unnatural fear of dirt and is constantly cleaning and wiping kitchen counters and dusting furniture.
• You become anxious and think you are going to die and have a hyperventilating attack in which you are short of breath, nauseated, unable to speak coherently, sweat profusely, and have a racing heart. Then he worries about his heartbeat and the condition worsens.
• You have been told many times that there is no danger, but because you have had the disease for so long, you mistakenly believe that you can never be cured and live your life worrying about every little thing. Like the fear of heights or any other type of irrational fear when the person is having a seizure, it is impossible to talk to him when the panic begins. Even thinking about overcoming the problem can trigger anxiety.
hypnotherapy treatment
In a nutshell, the patient has a pattern of anxiety that needs to change. There is a fear of loss of control that might have started in the past and this needs to be addressed. Therapy in this sense is very helpful as the therapist can guide the patient through his fears when he is calm and the person sees that he has nothing to fear. His reality is recreated and his fear is minimized. If he sticks with the program, he can change the irrational fear that has plagued him all his life with healthy thoughts. It’s like reprogramming a computer; you erase the past and write a new chapter for yourself. The brain, like the motherboard, follows the new instructions and the person finally believes that his fear of germs and bacteria can be controlled. He can relax and separate normal fear from deep panic and anxiety and take control of his life.
