Tips to Overcome Shower Fears

Posted on October 24, 2007 in Bathing Phobia

It might sound weird but there are people who are scared of stepping into their showers. Fear of the shower is also known as Ablutophobia. Fears of this kind are commonly noticed among children who are trying to connect with things around them in their growth years.

When a sudden gush of water hits your face, it leaves you struggling with less vision and a blocked nose that prevents breathing. It is a repulsive and uncomfortable feeling that takes on after that till you are gripped with the fears of washing and bathing for life.

The effect of shower phobia catches you unawares and leaves you helpless and embarrassed among friends and family. Make a conscious effort to overcome your shower fears by consulting a doctor, if necessary or try some regular tips to manage and control your emotions.

It is actually the mind which needs to connect with all positive things, so it is a way of training one’s mind. You can certainly use the NLP phobia cure which makes you think about the phobia but discourages you to associate with the situation. Experts however suggest some basic tips to follow in order to cope with the fear of showers.

Tips to Overcome Shower Phobia:

The best way to overcome any kind of fear is to face it. Frequent exposure to water and showers can reduce your fears of treading that path. So, indulge in regular baths and other water-related activities to shed your inhibitions about fear of showers.

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2 Responses to “Tips to Overcome Shower Fears”

  1. Boop Says:
    October 29th, 2008 at 4:29 am

    What if you’re only afraid of hotel showers?
    what’s that called?

  2. Bill Says:
    July 21st, 2009 at 4:27 pm

    I don’t know, but I’m the opposite.

    Showers away from home are perfectly fine, but as soon as I have to step into my own shower, I start to panic.

    Why couldn’t I just be afraid of spiders or something?

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