Anuptophobia: the irrational fear of being single

In our article “Philphobia or fear of falling in love”, We review the characteristics of the irrational fear of being in love.

Well, in this article that we present today, we will review the most important factors of the phobia of staying single, a phenomenon also known as Anuptophobia.

Anuptophobia: what is it?

There are many types of phobias different that people can suffer. To a certain extent it is common to want to have a partner, since it is nice to have that person by your side with whom you can share joys and sorrows.

Falling in love and being with a partner is, without a doubt, one of the most rewarding experiences that we can experience human beings, but many love relationships may not go well and have consequences negative. Anuptophobes are terrified of being single and they are capable of clinging to a traumatic relationship irrationally.

Causes of anuptophobia

There are many factors that can influence when suffering from anuptophobia, but the most common factors are usually traumatic past experiences or irrational beliefs about staying single.

From an early age we have been educated to understand that a full life goes through getting married and having children. Being single can be a failure for many people, especially women. Peer pressure causes single women to be labeled as "spinsters". This label can be difficult to carry, and it can cause severe anxiety disorder if your thinking about being single is not corrected.

A common sign: the lattice

Anuptophobics they are usually jealous and very dependents, with a very low self-esteem, who are exaggeratedly influenced by the opinion that others have about them.

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It is possible that the cause of anuptophobia is also in childhood, since the children of parents who have not been created with enough affection, have more options to suffer from this phobia. Lack of social support at an early age it can cause children to grow up as individuals with a tremendous fear of rejection and who avoid loneliness at all costs.

There are many investigations that warn of future negative consequences if children are not raised correctly. But not only the lack of affection It can be a problem for a person's future development, but too much protection can also cause them to panic about being single as they grow older. In this sense, it is very important that parents have the necessary tools to educate your children in emotional intelligence.

The relationship with the parents will be decisive in the creation of the child's mental world and can cause future pathologies, such as problems in your relationships.

Symptoms of anuptophobia

Like any phobia, the symptoms can vary depending on the severity of the disorder and from one person to another. Symptoms include extreme anxiety, fear and any other symptoms related to panic: shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, excessive sweating, dry mouth, etc.

Possible treatments

When the person suffers from anuptophobia, he may be able to understand what is happening to him, but it is not so easy to overcome the disorder without the help of a psychologist.

Family and friends are important to help you in the recovery process, as overcoming any type of disorder is a difficult task. The individual who suffers from anxiety, with the associated feelings and thoughts, mark the direction of his life, to the detriment of his aspirations, his goals and his well-being.

If you suffer from this disorder you can talk to your doctor, but it is necessary to seek psychological help as soon as possible.

Cognitive behavioral therapy can provide techniques that are efficient for the treatment of any phobia. The technique of systematic desensitization It is very useful to overcome any anxiety disorder, since it helps the patient to cope with the phobic disorder, as it exposes him to the feared situations by reducing the behaviors of avoidance.