Anuptophobia: the irrational fear of being single

Some people have a real panic of being left without a partner.

In our article "Philophobia or fear of falling in love", we reviewed the characteristics of the irrational fear of being in love. 

Well, in this article we present today, we will review the most important factors of the phobia of being singlea phenomenon also known as Anuptophobia.

Anuptophobia: what is it?

There are many different types of phobias that people can suffer from. To some extent it is common to want to have a partner, as it is nice to have that person next to you with whom you can share joys and sorrows.

Falling in love and being in a couple is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding experiences we human beings can experience, but many love relationships can go wrong and bring negative consequences. Anuptophobics panic about being single. and are capable of clinging to a traumatic relationship irrationally.

Causes of anuptophobia

There are many factors that can influence the occurrence of anuptophobia, but the most common factors tend to be past traumatic experiences or irrational beliefs about being single. about being single.

From an early age we have been brought up to understand that that a fulfilling life involves getting married and having children.. Being single can be a failure for many people, especially women. Social pressure causes women who do not have a partner to be labeled as "spinsters" .. This label can be difficult to bear, and can cause severe anxiety disorder if the mindset regarding singleness is not corrected.

A common sign: jealousy

It is possible that the cause of anuptophobia is also in childhood, since the children of parents who have not been created with enough affection, have more options to suffer from this phobia. Lack of social support at an early age can cause children to grow up as individuals with an enormous fear of rejection and who avoid loneliness at all costs.

Much research warns of negative future consequences if children are not raised in the right way. But it is not only the lack of affection can be a problem for a person's future development, but overprotection can also cause them to suffer from panic of loneliness as they grow older. In this sense, it is very important that parents have the necessary tools to educate their children in emotional intelligence.

The relationship with the parents will be decisive in the creation of the child's mental world and may cause future pathologies, such as problems in their relationships.

Symptoms of anuptophobia

Like any phobia, the symptomatology may vary depending on the severity of the disorder and from person to person. Symptoms include extreme anxiety, dread and any other symptoms related to panic: shortness of breath, tachycardia, excessive sweating, dry mouth, etc.

Possible treatments

When the person suffers from anuptophobia, he or she may be able to understand what is happening to him or her, but it is not so easy to overcome the disorder without the help of a psychologist..

Family and friends are important to help in the recovery process, as overcoming any type of disorder is a difficult task. The individual suffering from anxiety, with the feelings and thoughts associated with it, set the direction of their life, to the detriment of their aspirations, goals and well-being.

If you suffer from this disorder you can talk to your doctor, but it is necessary to seek psychological help as soon as possible.

Cognitive behavioral therapy can provide techniques that are efficient for the treatment of any phobia. The technique of systematic desensitization is very useful for overcoming any anxiety disorder, as it helps the patient to cope with the phobic disorder by exposing him/her to the feared situations and reducing avoidance behaviors. avoidance behaviors.