Ophidiophobia – Fear of Snakes
Ophidiophobia – Fear of Snakes
About Ophidiophobia
Fear of Snakes – Phobia Overview
Out of the many animals that could trigger a phobia, a fear of snakes is right up there as one of the most prevalent. If you suffer from a fear of snakes, you’re certainly not alone. Most of the general population don’t particularly like snakes and it’s estimated that about 3% meet the criteria for ophidiophobia.
Physical Symptoms
Breathlessness, dizziness, sweating and nausea are amongst the most common physical panic-related symptoms.
Cognitive Symptoms
Just the thought of a snake can stimulate a person suffering from this fear. Depending on the severity of the phobia, the thought processes and feelings associated with having a fear of snakes can become draining. Common psychological symptoms include:
- Fear of losing control or fainting at the sight of a snake
- Experiencing dread or hypervigilance if in a location more likely to have a snakes
- Feelings of helplessness or embarrassment following an irrational response to seeing a snake
Behavioural Symptoms
A person with ophidiophobia will go to great lengths to limit activities and avoid situations that may bring them into contact with a snake. This may bring some relief, but psychologically, excessive avoidance routines only reinforce the phobia itself. Here are some common behavioural symptoms:
- Declining activities such as camping, hiking or visiting a zoo
- Being unable to watch documentaries or movies that contain snake footage
- Avoiding travel to countries with a higher snake population
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Having a fear of snakes can really get in the way of life. If your fear prevents you from taking part in activities like traveling or hiking, or you do so but with great distress, there’s good news – an irrational fear of snakes is treatable!
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Phobia Treatment Programme: three sessions (60–90 minutes each), should you choose to proceed following your free consultation.
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