How to Cope With Androphobia (Fear of Men)

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:CopeWithAndrophobiaFearMen
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How to Cope With Androphobia (Fear of Men)

Introduction

Androphobia is the fear of men. While many phobias can be relatively harmless and easy to deal with, a fear of men can really hinder possibilities in life and inhibit many opportunities for happiness and success. Follow the tips below to cope with Androphobia.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

Steps

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Step One

Discover the root of the problem. Phobias can often be traced back to one traumatic experience or may be gradually developed over time. A fear as serious as Androphobia is usually the result of some violent or terrifying act by a man, maybe childhood abuse or an incident of rape.
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Step Two

Seek professional help. Since androphobia most likely developed from a very traumatizing event early in life, a professional trained to deal with these issues is probably the best route.
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Step Three

Use medication. The medication must be prescribed by a responsible professional and there are several options of drugs that can be used to help deal with this serious fear. Medication will most likely be used in addition to other treatment options.
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Step Four

Try hypnosis. Being hypnotized can be very successful in treatment of fears. It may be used alone to treat less serious phobias, but will probably be most successful in addition to other treatment options when dealing with Androphobia.
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Step Five

Desensitize gradually to men. Once again, for androphobia this should be done with the aid of a professional in addition to other treatments. This is done by gradually increasing contact with men in non-threatening situations.
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Step Six

Use anxiety reducing practices such as various breathing methods and self talk. These techniques can help reduce anxiety associated with the object of fear.
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