Fear of balloons, or globophobia, is one of the rare psychological illnesses. The reasons for this fear, like many others like it, lie in deep childhood and are associated with the mental problems of a particular child.
Causes of Phobia
Having arisen once at an early age, the fear of balls may not recede over the years - on the contrary, an adult will look ridiculous with his fears, while it is not possible to get rid of the phobia on his own. In this case, the help of an experienced psychologist is needed, who from the very beginning investigates the nature of fear and gives its characteristics.
Often, the reason for the appearance of a fear of balloons in children is a situation that occurs in a child who sees a balloon for the first time. A large bundle of balloons may well scare, let alone the sound of bursting air decorations. These are the so-called traumatic situations that leave a deep mark in the life of a little person.
This moment is forever postponed in the child's subconscious, it is associated with balloons and involuntarily arises in the event of a repetition of the situation. This also includes the situation when a child is terrified of losing a balloon that once flew away from him far into the sky.
It is interesting that globophobes are a rare phenomenon, but at the same time such a person can be easily identified in a crowd. At the sight of balloons or their images, a person changes dramatically in his face: he begins to sweat, panic attack, he tries to hide, just not to see the balloon and not come into direct contact with objects.
The dangerous thing is that many parents do not realize the whole situation, which seems insignificant or funny to them. Contrary to popular belief, the child does not outgrow this condition. It is enough just to contact a competent specialist who will correct the current situation and help the child who is in the grip of fears.
When does globophobia sound like a sentence?
Many parents get scared from the very name of tremin. Despite the seriousness of the situation, it is worth remembering that the phobia is amenable to correction. The easy stage can be leveled by the parents themselves or by a full-time child psychologist. Other treatment in adults. An experienced psychotherapist will offer hypnosis, but the technique is suitable only for severe cases and should only be used by a real professional in his field.