Is there a such thing as a phobia of guns??

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If so....What is it called?

If so what's it called??

I don't just have a fear of them! I freak out when I get around them!! Anykind!! My friends had to talk me out of panic attack when I got around a airsoft gun!! So yeah I was wondering if that was normal!!

Answer 1

Defined as "a persistent, abnormal, and unwarranted fear of firearms", each year this surprisingly common phobia causes countless people needless distress.

To add insult to an already distressing condition, most phobia of guns therapies take months or years and sometimes even require the patient to be exposed repeatedly to their fear. We believe that not only is this totally unnecessary, it will often make the condition worse. And it is particularly cruel as phobia of guns can be eliminated with the right methods and just 24 hours of commitment by the phobic individual.

Known by a number of names - Hoplophobia, Fear of Firearms, and Fear of Guns being the most common - the problem often significantly impacts the quality of life. It can cause panic attacks and keep people apart from loved ones and business associates. Symptoms typically include shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and overall feelings of dread, although everyone experiences phobia of guns in their own way and may have different symptoms. .

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Is there a such thing as a phobia of guns??
If so....What is it called?

Answer 3

Yes you can have a phobia about anything.
Known by a number of names - Hoplophobia, Fear of Firearms, and Fear of Guns being the most common - the problem often significantly impacts the quality of life.

It can cause panic attacks and keep people apart from loved ones and business associates. Symptoms typically include shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and overall feelings of dread, although everyone experiences gun phobia in their own way and may have different symptoms. .

Answer 4

I would not call this a phobia. It would be a fear of guns, notwithstanding the word phobia means fear. But phobia is a matter in your psyche. Fear comes when you have been hurt by a gun, or you have hear the sound of gunfire and fear what it can do and can be construed only by a person who has had that experience.

Answer 5

Hoplophobia
from the Greek hoplon, or weapon, is a phobia identified by firearms instructor Colonel Jeff Cooper in 1962. His intent was to satirically use a clinical term to bring public recognition of the irrational fear of firearms and other forms of weaponry such as knives or explosives. He stated that "the most common manifestation of hoplophobia is the idea that instruments possess a will of their own, apart from that of their user". Hoplophobia is deemed to be a cultural side effect of those who engage in the primordial human belief systems that anthropologists refer to as "animism", or the belief that inanimate objects can hold spirits that can affect human actions.

Answer 6

I don't know what it's called but you can have a phobia regarding guns, snakes, ice cream or anything else.

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This is really hard for you I know. I've worked with many children and adolescents who have had this problem. First, your question...is there such a thing? Yes and no. There is not a specific diagnosis called "school phobia." That being said, there are several common anxiety disorders and one behavioral disorder that frequently are associated with school attendance (typically either separation anxiety disorder, social phobia, maybe generalized anxiety, and often oppositional defiant disorder). As such, the psychological literature has collectively called these anxiety driven problems with school, "school phobia." When it's due to oppositional defiant disorder it may also be call "school refusal." Technical, I know, but it's sort of like saying is there such a thing as the "flu;" your doctor will say "yes" but we usually diagnose influenza, etc. Now, what to do. You need to talk this over with your parents and be the bigger person and admit you need help. This may be hard for someone your age, but its the only way to get over this worry and these feelings. If they won't listen, or minimize what you're feeling, stick to your guns, be patient, and try to talk it out. If that doesn't work, try talking to a respected teacher/church instructor or pastor/guidance counselor/etc. If all goes well, you and your parents will want to find a licensed psychologist (not a "therapist," not a hypnotist, not a social worker, etc.) who specializes in anxiety disorders. I say this because "psychologist" is a legally regulated term. Anybody with anything from a 3-dvd life coaching set to decades of training and experience can call themselves a "therapist." Only a doctor with a degree in psychology and a state license can call him/herself a "psychologist." As a result, you can be a bit more sure of his/her credentials. It's kind of like saying you're going to see a "medical practioner" (who could be anything from a nurse to a surgeon) and saying you're going to see a "cardiologist" (someone who has a medical doctorate and has specialized training). First, you'll need to have a detailed assessment done to find out what all is going on--don't worry, just a lot of questions. If anxiety is the only difficulty, next, you'll want your psychologist to use a "cognitive-behavioral" treatment--these are the most effective by far for anxiety and for difficulties like yours. In particular, you'll want him/her to use what is called an "empirically supported treatment." These are buzz words in the psychological field and if your provider says he/she doesn't do that or doesn't know what that means or won't provide you with that kind of treatment then find someone else! This isn't because you need to explore your dreams, it isn't because your parent(s) did something to you with potty training when you were 1.5 years old, etc. You want to be sure you're getting the best standard of care that will teach you real skills for dealing with and overcoming your anxiety. As a result, stay away from things you'll see recommended elsewhere in "Answers" and throughout the web as they DO NOT have any scientific backing to support their claims, or what little they do is done by a quack fringe that is nowhere near the mainstream of psychological care (e.g., you don't want hypnosis, EFT, EMDR, NLP, psychoanalysis, psychodynamic therapy, life coaches, etc. if you don't know what these are, don't worry that's a good thing!). I would specifically recommend the "manualized treatment by Chris Kearney, Ph.D." (a psychologist who has written a very good manual about treating this problem-buzz words again). Any good anxiety specialist worth their salt will know who this is and what treatment it refers to! With a qualified anxiety psychologist using an empirically supported treatment you should expect to see some improvement in around 8-10 sessions (1 hour sessions) with a full course of treatment usually taking around 15-20 sessions. So how do you find this anxiety specialist? You've got several options. Most universities that have graduate programs in psychology have training centers where the clinical psychology professors (the experts!) supervise care for a significantly reduced price (some as little as 10-15% of community prices!). You can also try ADAA or ABCT's websites and their find a therapist links. You taken an important step by asking the right questions and realizing the anxiety is getting in the way of you living your life, now the challenge is to get your parents on board and find a qualified professional and keep your motivation to overcome this just a little while longer. Best of luck and sorry for the long response, but this is an important difficulty to get help with now.

Answer 8

Hoplophobia

Answer 9

Commonsenseaphobia if you're talking about staring at the business end of a gun.

Answer 10

No. Noone has ever been afraid of machines that can kill you in half a second.

Lol, its called: Hoplophobia