Androphobia

Androphobia is an abnormal and strange fear for men. This is derived from the Greek (andras / man) and (phobos / fear). Androphobia may be related to painful events in sufferer’s past. It may be due to social phobia or social anxiety disorder. This is usually a justifiable phobia due to the fact that it is typically brought on by a prior rape or physical assault where a man is the perpetrator. As a result it can also be one of the most difficult to cure.

One would think that this would normally be a disease that would only affect to females; however, approximately just as many men as women suffer from androphobia. Many men were sexual assault victims, and it is not limited to just the victims. A great amount of witnesses have become androphobes as well.

Symptoms of Androphobia

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Androphobia includes the 9 symptoms listed below:

• Irrational fear of men
• Feeling of panic
• Feeling of terror
• Feeling of dread
• Rapid heartbeat
• Shortness of breath
• Trembling
• Anxiety
• Extreme avoidance measures taken.

Androphobia rare types

Rare types of medical disorders and diseases in related medical areas:

Brain & Neurological Disorders: Rare Types:

• Adult ADHD
• ADHD
• Alzheimer Disease
• Migraine
• Concentration Disorders
• Stroke
• Bipolar Disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Epilepsy
• Parkinson's Disease

ADHD under-diagnosed in adults: Although the over-diagnoses of ADHD in children are a well-known argument, the reverse side related to adults. Many adults can remain undiagnosed, and definitely the condition has usually been overlooked throughout childhood. There are more than 8 million adults with ADHD in the USA (about 1 in 25 adults in the USA).

Bipolar Disorder misdiagnosed as various conditions by primary physicians: Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder) often fails to be diagnosed correctly by primary care physicians. Many patients with bipolar seek help from their physician, rather than a psychiatrist or psychologist.

Treatment List for Androphobia

The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Androphobia includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

• Behavior therapy, anti-anxiety medication
• Psychotherapy
• Cognitive- behavioral therapy
• Behavioral therapy
• Exposure therapy
• Relaxation techniques - controlled breathing, visualization
• Medication
• Medications to treat anxiety may be used for treatment of symptoms, but there are no studies that support the effectiveness of medication in the treatment of specific phobias

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