Likewise, phobics can also be exposed gradually to pictures or movies or aquariums having fish etc until they are comfortable enough to withstand the creatures without experiencing a panic attack. They can put their hand in a fish bowl to catch small gold fish. In children suffering from this Ichthyophobia, siblings and friends can help by showing how fish are harmless creatures.Watson, an expert in Behavior Therapy recommends gradual exposure/desensitization technique for overcoming the fear of fish. In very severe cases, individuals might refuse to visit friends having pet fish kept in fish bowls or aquariums. Some refuse to go near aquariums or any theme parks with fish. Many phobics are afraid of swimming or even walking on or near bridges or beaches due to this phobia. Running away from situations involving fish, hiding or conversely, being paralyzed or frozen to the spot.Screaming or crying after seeing a picture or image of fish or even simply thinking about them.Ichthyophobia has various psychological and physical symptoms just like other phobias. These seemingly scary episodes replay constantly in the individual’s mind leading to lifelong phobia about these creatures. A child (or an adult with nervous mindset or an overly anxious personality) is likely to be startled by such ‘flying fish’ while boating or swimming. Certain varieties of fish jump out of water.This is one of the common triggers of Ichthyophobia. People with anxiety disorders tend to believe that fish are responsible for many diseases/ illnesses or can lead to mercury poisoning etc. The individual recounts having ‘forgotten to swim’ momentarily Another phobic recalls having gone deep sea diving where he encountered a rather large fish that ‘appeared suddenly out of nowhere’.Children with superior imagination tend to believe that small fish are as large as ‘Great White sharks’.In one particular case, a phobic recalls being terrified by a chopped fish head placed on his bedding.
As a child, the phobic might have been scared by pranks played by his/her siblings or friends who might have showed him a dead or wriggling fish.Quiz: Do You Have an Anxiety Disorder? Take the Test Now
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