Editiovultaphobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of
Facebook. I don’t have this phobia, but it’s easy to understand how
someone could develop it. I’ve taken
pictures with other people before and they look fabulous while I look
ridiculous, and of course they put it on Facebook and tag me in it. It’s horrible. It may seem silly to some, but this can cause
a lot of anxiety and embarrassment, especially to those of us who tend to take
more bad pictures than good.
One of the major things than can cause Editiovultaphobia
is cyber bullying, especially among teens.
How long would it take you to stop logging into Facebook if someone was continuously
posting negative things about you or threatening you in some way? How long would it take for you to wish it no
longer existed? I’m glad technology wasn’t
so advanced while I was growing up.
Getting bullied in person was bad enough. I can’t imagine it following me right into
the privacy of my own home.
A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations,
objects, activities or persons. The main symptom is an excessive and
unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include
shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall
feeling of dread. Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.
Do you suffer from Editiovultaphobia? Please share
your story. How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?
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