Electrophobia is the term used to define the irrational fear of electricity. A person with electrophobia experiences a sense of anxiety and fear when they are around electricity in a certain capacity. The phobia can even prevent them from using everyday electronic appliances like refrigerators, toasters, washing machines, etc. Some of the common symptoms of electrophobia include anxiety and fear when around electricity, muscle tension, tremors, excessive sweating, panic attacks, etc.
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How to deal with electrophobia?
Query: Hi doctor, I am waiting for CBT therapy for fear of electricity. Getting concerned as no therapist has come across this before. How can they help me as the electricity is everywhere? I am afraid of the electricity in general. If I am being exposed to each appliance separately, that would take a long... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) does not mean only exposure to fearful situations and then desensitizing. Exposure can be done to group of appliances at a time, rather than a single appliance. Besides this mental exposure task can also be performed which will help to r... Read Full »
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