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Hemophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of blood. People who suffer from this fear dread the sight of their own blood, the sight of another person's or animal's blood, and sometimes even printed or filmed images of blood.

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The word hemophobia was established in 1844, from hemo- "blood" + -phobia "fear." The word is based on the French word hémophobie. Originally in reference to fear of medical blood-letting.

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Hemophobia responds very well to various treatments. One of the most common treatments is cognitive-behavioral therapy; Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a type of psychotherapy in which negative patterns of thought about the self and the world, or in this case blood, are challenged in order to alter unwanted behavioral patterns. People suffering from hemophobia learn to replace fearful self-talk with healthier responses to the sight of blood. Medications can also be prescribed in order to help curb the anxiety people feel at the sight of blood. This also helps them focus on the treatment strategies they're being provided.

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Hemophobia is a very common phobia;

Kristen Wiig is one successful famous person that suffers from hemophobia

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Between adults and children, Hemophobia has different effects.

Effects on children:

increase in tantrums

clingyness

cry a lot

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refusal to leave caregiver's side around blood or in situations where blood is present

Effects on adults:

Panic attacks, and severe/debilitating anxiety

trouble breathing, sweating, rapid heart rate

feeling nauseated

feeling powerless, loss of control

feeling faint/fainting

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Why Do Some People Faint At The Sight Of Blood?

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Josh explains the science of why people faint at the sight of blood. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com: http://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/circulatory/blood.htm Share on Facebook: https://goo.gl/RHuxR7 Share on Twitter: https://goo.gl/YZQDqY Subscribe: http://goo.gl/ZYI7Gt Visit our site: http://www.brainstuffshow.com Fainting at the sight of blood, which is a condition called either neurocardiovascular syncope or vasovagal syncope, is actually related in some cases to what's classified as a blood injury phobia.

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Lisa Fritscher | Reviewed by Steven Gans, MD. “Do You Know What Fear of Blood Is Called?”Verywell Mind, www.verywellmind.com/fear-of-blood-hemophobia-causes-and-symptoms-2671861.

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