Chemophobia
Chemophobia
Chemophobia (pronounced: kem-o-fo-bee-uh) is a term used to describe an irrational fear or aversion to chemicals or substances perceived as synthetic. The term is derived from the Greek words chemia meaning "chemistry" and phobos meaning "fear".
Etymology
The term "Chemophobia" is a combination of two Greek words: chemia (χημεία), which refers to the science of chemistry, and phobos (φόβος), which means fear. It was first used in the late 20th century, coinciding with growing public concern about the potential harmful effects of certain chemicals.
Related Terms
- Chemistry: The branch of science that deals with the identification of the substances of which matter is composed.
- Phobia: An extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.
- Toxicophobia: The fear of poisoning or being poisoned.
- Xenophobia: Dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries, often used in a broader sense to describe fear of the unfamiliar, including substances or chemicals.
Symptoms
Chemophobia can manifest in a variety of ways, including but not limited to: anxiety when in contact with chemicals, avoidance of certain products or places due to fear of chemical exposure, and physical symptoms such as sweating, rapid heartbeat, and nausea when confronted with the feared chemicals.
Treatment
Treatment for chemophobia typically involves cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which aims to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people's difficulties, and so change the way they feel. Medication may also be used in some cases.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chemophobia
- Wikipedia's article - Chemophobia
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