Algophobia or fear of pain is a mental disorder that gives rise to a state of constant anxiety. Sufferers of this disorder experience a genuine fear of physical suffering.
Instructions
Step 1
See a professional doctor. Algophobia is difficult to diagnose. Often, its symptoms are similar to those of depression and the consequences of sleep disturbances. Your desire to heal and well-chosen therapy can help you curb your fears.
Step 2
People suffering from this phobia constantly experience a fear of severe pain, which at any moment can turn into panic, anger and even horror. The body is forced to respond to such experiences with dizziness, nausea, palpitations, etc.
Step 3
Depending on the intensity of fear, those suffering from this mental disorder try to avoid various active events, sports competitions, trips to the countryside, etc. another fear is generated - the fear of getting hurt. The result is daily stress, which leads to a range of diseases.
Step 4
Follow all of your doctor's orders, which often begin with recommendations for sedatives and certain therapies. Of course, sedatives will not cure the phobia, but they will help to fully complete the course of treatment and get rid of it.
Step 5
Trust a psychotherapist. He will identify the cause of your illness. Currently, the culprit of this phobia is believed to be a past event that caused a person physical suffering. One has only to remember it and realize that fear is in the past and cannot affect you, because it is simply unreal, how can you completely get rid of your worries.
Step 6
Pay attention to acupressure, Taijiquan, and yoga. Despite the controversial attitude towards these techniques, they act on energy points in the body, accelerate electrochemical processes in the brain. These techniques have been shown to be effective in treating phobias.
Step 7
Realize that fear of pain will not go away on its own. Sufferers of this ailment are forced to constantly experience problems in controlling their emotions. All this negatively affects your studies, career, relationships with loved ones, etc.
