How to Get Through a Medical Procedure with Fear or Anxiety

Having a fear of a medical procedure is an area very close to my heart. For as long as I can remember staying in hospital and having surgery has been an issue. So much so it resulted in me cancelling operations. On the 26th of June I had to have surgery it was very important … Continue reading How to Get Through a Medical Procedure with Fear or Anxiety →

Ablutophbia Symptoms and Treatment

Ablutophobia is the persistent and abnormal fear of bathing and tends to be more common in children and females, than males. It is a situational specific phobia and comes from the Latin word Ablutere which means “to wash off”. Symptoms Intense fear or anxiety Avoidance of bathing or washing Panic attacks Sweating Nausea Tantrums if … Continue reading Ablutophbia Symptoms and Treatment →