Agraphobia (Contreltophobia): A Fear of Sexual Abuse
Agraphobia (Contreltophobia). More prevalent in women than in men is defined as a rational fear of sexual abuse. It is a rational fear because in a male-dominated society it is rational for a woman with a history of previous sexual abuse to fear being abused again if she finds herself alone in the company of a man or a group of men. Origins of the Word Agraphobia The word agraphobia has its origins in the Greek words for:- Agra means something caught or trapped and Phobos means fear or having an aversion to. There is a marked difference between fear and phobia Fear can be both Rational and Irrational Fear has evolved as our front-line natural defense mechanism. It occurs when your natural “fight or flight” response kicks in and alerts your mind of potential danger in a given situation. Fear can create both a rational and irrational response. Rational Fear You are a woman with a history of previous sexual abuse. You are waiting for the elevator in a m...