A phobia (from the Greek "fear"), is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities, or persons. The main symptom of this disorder is the excessive, unreasonable desi...
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SHOWER PHOBIA...ANYONE ELSE???
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This started in 1992 when I was in Crisis ( pregnant and baby died while in womb ). It just started ( I think, I'm trying to recall a Trigger ) It ALWAYS gets worse when
I am under alot of Stress ( normal I think ) Anyone else have this? I get real scared in the shower because I have severe Lightheadedness due to my Chronic Anxiety and I start DREADING the shower ( I take mine in the evening ) the moment I wake up as that is something you cant do a gradual exposure to because you HAVE to shower daily. After years of this coming & going I am going to do some DEEP thinking to see if I can figure this out.. If anyone has ANY suggestions to make this easier I would greatly appreciate it. Posted on 07/22/08, 11:07 pm |
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Water and I aren't that great of friends. Showers are bad, because they combine two of my biggest fear - wet things and hair. I can't give you any suggestions, but just letting you know I'm here for you. 
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Thanks so much hon
I dont mind water at all. I love it It is the Lightheadedness that goes with the Anxiety and Stress that makes it worse... This I think comes from something in my childhood as it comes on only when I am in deep Crisis or Stress Hugs Ravin
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I'm ok with water. I love it. This I believe
comes from childhood as it hits hardest when I am in Crisis or under severe Stress.. Thanks Hon Hugs Ravin
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sorry it went through twice grrrrrrrrrr
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I dont have a fear of showers per say, how ever when in the shower or bath and washing my hair, if anyone comes into the bathroom or wet room whilst I am washing my hair to say I freak would be an under statement!
My mother used to force me to have cold showers and when I washed my hair she would beat me, hence now I freak out when I hear someone entering!
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You're welcome. ;D That's what friends are for.
I hate it, I like to swim, but when it falls on me [IE - RAIN OR SHOWER], I get really freaked out. I don't like wet things touching me or me touching wet things - mops, dishes, laundry, blankets, towels, rugs, food, countertops, etc. Have you spoken to your doctor? -hugs-
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