What Is Philophobia?

There are numerous types of phobias and the name of some of them can sound really strange if we don’t suffer from it. Probably many of you have never heard the word phylophobia, but today at wrytin, we want to show you what it is. Let’s get started!

PHILOPHOBIA AND LOVE

Philophobia is suffered by those people who feel an inexplicable fear of affective relationships. We are not referring to the typical insecurity that a relationship with a person can cause for many of us, but rather we emphasize the word fear.People who suffer from philophobia begin to feel a tremendous restlessness and terror just thinking about the idea of establishing an affective relationship (we don’t necessarily mean loving relationships).In the most severe cases, people with this disorder may not relate to anyone else and are thus subjected to truly harmful social isolation.

HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT SOMEONE SUFFERS FROM PHILOPHOBIA?

As with other types of phobias, people who suffer from philophobia experience feelings of anxiety and nervousness just by thinking about the issue that scares them so much. This can lead to more serious ailments such as panic attacks, palpitations, or gastrointestinal disorders. In addition, and as far as the psychological field is concerned, they are constantly looking for alternatives to escape from social relationships.

HOW TO COMBAT PHILOPHOBIA?

As with any other phobia or fear, it is necessary for the patient to realize that he or she has a problem. Until the person recognizes that they need help, it’s really hard for them to overcome that phobia. In these cases, it is necessary to resort to professionals who can help us to treat the problem correctly. The support of the people around us is also a fundamental aspect of overcoming this type of problem.