Feb 17 2009
What Is Bibliophobia?
Bibliophobia is the fear of books. While some individuals with bibliophobia may be afraid of all books, many suffer from a subset of bibliophobia; in other words, they fear a specific type of book. For instance, an individual with bibliophobia may be afraid of textbooks, children’s books, or non-fiction books.
Some specific types of bibliophobia with names of their own include mythophobia, which is a fear of legends that are written down (such as in a book), and metrophobia, which is the fear of poetry.
Bibliophobia clearly affects one’s life significantly. A person with a fear of books may be afraid to read for school or work. He or she may also be afraid to read aloud, which may lead to skipping classes or sitting in the back of the classroom.
It is important for therapists to figure out what is at the root of bibliophobia so that they may deal with the underlying cause in therapy.
In therapy, therapists may work with the individual suffering from bibliophobia in gradually exposing them to the fear. This type of therapy is typically very gradual, and caution is typically used as to not push the individual faster than he or she is ready to go.
If you suffer from bibliophobia and are ready to conquer your fear, you may want to look for an exposure therapist in your area.
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About: Bibliophobia
