Welcome to my site for Eisoptrophobia. In hopes of trying to provide some helpful information, I have searched the Internet looking for information on Eisoptrophobia (mirror fear, mirrors fear, seeing oneself in a mirror fear, mirror phobia, mirrors phobia, seeing oneself in a mirrorr phobia, fear of mirrors, fear of seeing oneself in a mirror, phobia of mirrors, phobia of seeing oneself in a mirror, Catoptrophobia). Please note I am not a doctor and only provide this site for informational purposes. I hope you will find some benefit in the site. Best wishes! ~Edd~

What is Eisoptrophobia?

Eisoptrophobia is the fear of mirrors or of seeing oneself in a mirror The origin of the word eisoptro is Greek (meaning mirror) and phobia is Greek (meaning fear). This fear could have developed in the early history, when people used to use ponds and still waters as mirrors (or looking glasses). People believed the images they saw in the water were their souls looking back at them and it frighten them. This practice lead to catoptromancy (mirror divination), which is means of self-reflection that enables the person to delve deep into the psyche to find understanding and resolve. Most of us know this from the popular movie Disney movie Snow White, in which the evil witch used the mirror to see who was the fairest ("Mirror, mirror, on the wall. Who is the fairest of them all?"). People who have Dysmorphophobia (fear of deformity) would never use a mirror. Also, people who are superstitious would avoid mirrors because they fear it might break and give them seven years of bad luck. Eisoptrophobia is considered to be a specific phobia, which is discussed on the home page. Eisoptrophobia is also related Catoptrophobia (fear of mirrors). Eisoptrophobia should not be confused with Isopterophobia, which is the fear of termites.

What are the causes?

It is generally accepted that phobias arise from a combination of external events (i.e. traumatic events) and internal predispositions (i.e. heredity or genetics). Many specific phobias can be traced back to a specific triggering event, usually a traumatic experience at an early age. Social phobias and agoraphobia have more complex causes that are not entirely known at this time. It is believed that heredity, genetics, and brain chemistry combine with life-experiences to play a major role in the development of phobias. (Wikipedia - phobia).

What are the symptoms?

As with any phobia, the symptoms vary by person depending on their level of fear. The symptoms typically include extreme anxiety, dread and anything associated with panic such as shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, excessive sweating, nausea, dry mouth, nausea, inability to articulate words or sentences, dry mouth and shaking. .

Can I take medicine?

Medicine can be prescribed, but please note that these medications can have side effects and/or withdrawal systems that can be severe. It is also importation to note that medicines do not cure phobias, at best they only temporarily suppress the systems. However, there are treatments for phobias, which include counseling, hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and Neuro-Linguistic programming. Please click on the link at the top of the page called “Treatment Information” to find out more information on these types of treatments.

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