Ebulliophobia
Encyclopedia
Ebulliophobia is the fear
of bubble
s. The type of bubble depends on the individual. Different forms of bubbles include but are nor limited to soap
bubbles, children’s bubbles made with wands, boiling water bubbles, bubbles from chewing gum
, fizz bubbles from soda and / or bubbles from cooking food.
s, the cause of such fear is usually the result of a negative childhood experience. A bubble was popped in the face and caused discomfort or the person was enclosed in a bubble shaped object, such as a Water-Walking Ball, and had a negative experience.
and nausea
at the sight of bubbles.
and / or medication
for the anxiety one experiences as a result of the phobia.
Fear
Fear is a distressing negative sensation induced by a perceived threat. It is a basic survival mechanism occurring in response to a specific stimulus, such as pain or the threat of danger...
of bubble
Bubble
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s. The type of bubble depends on the individual. Different forms of bubbles include but are nor limited to soap
Soap
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bubbles, children’s bubbles made with wands, boiling water bubbles, bubbles from chewing gum
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is a type of gum traditionally made of chicle, a natural latex product, or synthetic rubber known as polyisobutylene. For economical and quality reasons, many modern chewing gums use rubber instead of chicle...
, fizz bubbles from soda and / or bubbles from cooking food.
Causes
As with most phobiaPhobia
A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder, usually defined as a persistent fear of an object or situation in which the sufferer commits to great lengths in avoiding, typically disproportional to the actual danger posed, often being recognized as irrational...
s, the cause of such fear is usually the result of a negative childhood experience. A bubble was popped in the face and caused discomfort or the person was enclosed in a bubble shaped object, such as a Water-Walking Ball, and had a negative experience.
Fear
Most fear the bubbles popping near or on the face or becoming trapped in a bubble of some sort. They suffer from anxietyAnxiety
Anxiety is a psychological and physiological state characterized by somatic, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components. The root meaning of the word anxiety is 'to vex or trouble'; in either presence or absence of psychological stress, anxiety can create feelings of fear, worry, uneasiness,...
and nausea
Nausea
Nausea , is a sensation of unease and discomfort in the upper stomach with an involuntary urge to vomit. It often, but not always, precedes vomiting...
at the sight of bubbles.
Treatment
Like most phobias this one can be cured with therapyTherapy
This is a list of types of therapy .* Adventure therapy* Animal-assisted therapy* Aquatic therapy* Aromatherapy* Art and dementia* Art therapy* Authentic Movement* Behavioral therapy* Bibliotherapy* Buteyko Method* Chemotherapy...
and / or medication
Medication
A pharmaceutical drug, also referred to as medicine, medication or medicament, can be loosely defined as any chemical substance intended for use in the medical diagnosis, cure, treatment, or prevention of disease.- Classification :...
for the anxiety one experiences as a result of the phobia.