Whatever it is, I have it.......
2006-10-13 05:30:34 · 7 answers · asked by Rosie 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Being an Extreme Wimp
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2006-10-13 05:32:40 · answer #1 · answered by N3WJL 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There isn't actually a name for a phobia of butterflies. The closest you could define it would be a specific phobia of butterflies
Diagnoses Criteria for Specific Phobia
1) Marked and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable,
cued by the presence or anticipation of a specific object or situation (e.g., flying, heights, animals, receiving an injection, seeing blood).
2) Exposure to the phobic stimulus almost invariably provokes an immediate anxiety response, which may take the form of a situationally bound or situationally predisposed Panic Attack. Note: In children, the anxiety may be expressed by crying, tantrums, freezing, or clinging.
3) The person recognizes that the fear is excessive or unreasonable. Note: In children, this feature may be absent.
4) The phobic situation(s) is avoided or else is endured with intense anxiety or distress.
5) The avoidance, anxious anticipation, or distress in the feared situation(s) interferes significantly with the person's normal routine, occupational (or academic) functioning, or social activities or relationships, or there is marked distress about having the phobia.
6) In individuals under age 18 years, the duration is at least 6 months.
Most importantly, if the fear is just a reasonable fear that passes, then the fear is not a phobia.
2006-10-13 13:09:51 · answer #2 · answered by Serenade 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fear of butterflies: FLAPPYBUGAPHOBIA
2006-10-13 12:38:09 · answer #3 · answered by jim d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm happy your concerned with your safety, Butterflys' can kill... Never leave the house, just stay at the computer where you'l be safe.
2006-10-13 12:35:55 · answer #4 · answered by Grant d 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
why are you scared of butterflies... and why do you think anyone cares whether you are afraid of butterflies or not!?
2006-10-13 12:57:29 · answer #5 · answered by jacee_jo7910 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here is a web page with EVERY phobia on it..
http://www.ojohaven.com/fun/phobias.html
2006-10-13 12:38:16 · answer #6 · answered by yiqqahah 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mottephobia for butterflies
Lepidopterophobia for moths
2006-10-13 12:36:56 · answer #7 · answered by Wally M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋