Pyrophobia by Allison https://padlet.com/amastrovich0529/vekb2yqjilgq en-us 2018-02-16 14:45:28 UTC 2018-02-20 04:01:37 UTC hello@padlet.com Definition amastrovich0529 https://padlet.com/amastrovich0529/vekb2yqjilgq/wish/232349200 An irrational fear of fire, larger than what is considered normal]]> 2018-02-16 14:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/amastrovich0529/vekb2yqjilgq/wish/232349200 Works Cited amastrovich0529 https://padlet.com/amastrovich0529/vekb2yqjilgq/wish/232350488 “Pyrophobia.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 10 Feb. 2018, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrophobia.
“Pyrophobia.” Dictionary.com, Dictionary.com, www.dictionary.com/browse/pyrophobia.
“Pyrophobia.” AllAboutCounseling.com, www.allaboutcounseling.com/library/pyrophobia/.
“10 Surprising Phobias Of 'Fearless' Historical Leaders.”Listverse, 11 Aug. 2015, listverse.com/2015/08/11/10-surprising-phobias-of-fearless-historical-leaders/.
Fritscher, Lisa. “People With Pyrophobia Are Unable to Even Tolerate Small Fires.” Verywell Mind, www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-fear-of-fire-2671887.]]> 2018-02-16 14:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/amastrovich0529/vekb2yqjilgq/wish/232350488 Origin of the Word amastrovich0529 https://padlet.com/amastrovich0529/vekb2yqjilgq/wish/232351704
  • The word "Pyrophobia" originated in 1871
  • Meant "morbid fear of fire"
  • "Pyro-"= fire
  • "-phobia"= fear
    • ]]>     2018-02-16 14:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/amastrovich0529/vekb2yqjilgq/wish/232351704     Treatment amastrovich0529 https://padlet.com/amastrovich0529/vekb2yqjilgq/wish/232358214
  • Exposure therapy- gradually exposing the pyrophobe to their fire until they are desensitized
  • Talk-therapy- this helps the pyrophobe to find the origin of their fear
  • Relaxation Techniques- mental tricks to help reduce stress (ex. breathing methods) 
  • Support Groups- discussing your fear with others who share it to gain more knowledge
  • Medication- if the phobia is extreme, anti-anxiety medications may be used
    • ]]>     2018-02-16 15:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/amastrovich0529/vekb2yqjilgq/wish/232358214     Famous People with Pyrophobia amastrovich0529 https://padlet.com/amastrovich0529/vekb2yqjilgq/wish/232944838 Franklin D. Roosevelt]]> 2018-02-19 15:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/amastrovich0529/vekb2yqjilgq/wish/232944838 Effect of Pyrophobia on a Person's Life amastrovich0529 https://padlet.com/amastrovich0529/vekb2yqjilgq/wish/232947942
  • Anxiety Attacks when near a fire or smelling smoke
  • Constant checking of stoves, boilers, or anything else that may cause a fire
  • Gets stomach cramps, headaches when smelling smoke
  • Dizziness, queasiness, loss of breath, dry mouth, or fanting around a fire (even a controlled one) 
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