Let's know a little more about Phobias "part 2" (The Ergophobia).

Written by:Diomer Antonio Galán Rincón.

Bachelor's Degree.Public Accounting / MSc.Science of Higher Education.

First of all, I want to send a big greeting to all the friends of steem and especially to the members of this prestigious community, today I come to share with you my second part about phobias and in this case about Ergophobia, did you know what is this type of phobias, what are its symptoms, causes and characteristics, as well as its treatment, join me to give you a better explanation.

Ergophobia is a disorder that is characterized by the irrational fear of working or the sensation of being in a workplace, which causes extreme fear for the sufferer. Although working is one of the important and vital needs for all human beings, since it is an essential part of mental balance, people suffering from this phobia suffer from a diminished psychological health and can mark them for life.

Not being able to comply with the established working day in terms of days and hours.

It causes work stress if we do not feel comfortable with the job or if we are required to make a greater commitment.

In some cases, feelings of anxiety are experienced.

Uncontrollable fear that makes it difficult to perform effectively at work, as well as to go to the workplace causing an exaggerated discomfort.

Some of the most common causes for which people begin to suffer from this disorder are the product of traumatic experiences in any environment that lead to stimulate various psychological aspects and a classic conditioning to contract the disease.

It can also be the result of living through a stressful moment, which causes discomfort and a lot of anxiety to solve it.

Work phobia is considered a very complex phobia, since sometimes it can be confused with other phobias or fears, for example, some presentations or exhibitions in public, which could be confused with a social fear.

Some traumatic experiences at work as a result of teasing from colleagues.

Genetic factors, which have been proven and can be medicated to control the disorder.

Like many phobias, the symptoms of ergophobia are not very different; they are usually physical, behavioral and cognitive symptoms.

Many heartbeats in an accelerated manner.

Accelerated breathing and sometimes a lot of choking sensation, with excessive sweating.

Repeated panic attacks, with discomfort in the stomach region and headache.

Many tensions at muscle level with feelings of anguish.

Irrational and avoidant behaviors with some sensations of unreality.

Medical consultations in the area of psychology and psychotherapy.

Pharmacological treatment, for a certain period of time to evaluate your condition.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to assess changes in your behavior in difficult environments.

Expository techniques and systematic desensitization.

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