A manifestation of aquaphobia is panic attacks that begin when they are near pools, water bodies, rivers, accompanied by a rapid pulse, loss of consciousness, dizziness, vomiting, excessive sweating and muscle hypertonia.
Usually, such fears are laid on a subconscious level even in childhood or early adolescence, in an extreme situation related to water, even watching a movie with footage about drowning can play a cruel joke with susceptible people. More often it happens that a person does not even remember the incident that happened, with what exactly made the body of water be afraid, but fear still leaves its mark.
Also, aquaphobia can be a symptomatic indicator of the development of dangerous infectious diseases, rabies and tetanus. In this case, you must immediately consult a doctor.
Methods of getting rid of aquaphobia should be multifaceted, it is necessary to comprehensively influence the central nervous system, the brain with the help of psychiatric treatment, apply cognitive-behavioral therapy, perhaps even the use of hypnosis. Mandatory attendance at auto-training sessions and short-term independent tactile contacts with water.
The development of a phobia in a child can be prevented, scientists have proven that in children aged 4-5 years, the fear of bathing in water can last for several years, it is necessary to help and explain to the child that there is no real danger in front of him, create a favorable atmosphere, teach swim, dive and how to act in an extreme situation on the water.