MysophobiaShu & Lawrence

Overview1. Definition 2. Symptoms 3. Causes 4. Effects5. Treatment6. Conclusion7. Reference8. Question

Definition

Mysophobia: Fear of contamination and germs

Overestimate the risk/germ

Germaphobia

Symptoms Physical illness: breathlessness, irregular heartbeat, excessive

sweating, nausea….

Obsessive impulsive behaviors: repeated hand washing, avoiding activities and

some social situations…

Causes External events: traumatic events

Internal predisposition: hereditary, genetic

Effects Individually social isolation, professional indifference, business

indecision

Socially regard as hostile, be alienated and isolated

Treatment

Medication An effective option

Side effects, not a permanent cure

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

Step1, write down items and situations he/she feared (mild to severe)

Step2, teach how to manage the anxiety

Step3, learn to control his/her behavior (minimize the times of hand washing)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

Step4, image sufferer himself expose to a dirty environment

Step5, Shake someone’s hand without washing it for five minutes

Step6, Touch garbage or shake the hands of hospital patients

Conclusion

What is mysophobia Definition Symptoms Causes Effects

How to treat mysophobia Treatment steps

Reference http://www.phobiaq.com/phobia/mysophobia.ht

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