Some helpful tips for Androphobia

Listed below are some helpful tips, which might help you in the future.
1. In order to combat fear you should take a positive approach and be mentally ready and in control at all times.
2. One way to control a phobia is to ignore it, which is easier said then done. However, if you think or talk about it, then you will create more fear and anxiety, which might make the phobia worse.
3. Try researching more information about your phobia. They say knowledge is power and it might help you in the long run. However, do not dwell on the phobia or is might make it worse.
4. Take some classes or seminars regarding your phobia. They will help you learn about yourself and your phobia. It can be a rewarding experience.
5. Attend discussion groups that allow you to talk about your fears. The groups allow you to develop bonds with others with phobias and let you know you are not alone.
6. Surround yourself with positive and supportive people that you trust who can give you assistance and feedback on your fear.
7. Order books or subscribe to magazines that provide you with information regarding your phobia or how to overcome it. One book that got positive feedback during my searches was "Anxiety, Phobias, & Panic: A Step-by-Step Program for Regaining Control of Your Life" by Reneau Peurifoy.
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What is Androphobia?

Androphobia is an anxiety condition that is characterized by a fear of men. This condition is not limited to women. Men can also suffer from this irrational fear. People who suffer from androphobia commonly engage in elaborate and extreme measures to avoid men. This condition can have a negative impact on various aspects of life, such as employment and romantic involvement.



A person with this condition is likely to be overcome with fear or to experience terror when she is put into a situation that involves a male’s presence. This can be true even when she knows there is no threat to her safety. There are numerous symptoms that can indicate the existence of this condition. These include rapid heartbeat, trembling, and shortness of breath. A sufferer’s mouth can become dry and she could also have an impulse to vomit.


It is believed that many people who suffer from androphobia do so because of a traumatic incident. The person who suffers from this condition may not have been a direct victim in the event that caused her to develop the problem. For example, one woman may have witnessed another being physically or sexually abused, and thereafter developed this fear. This condition is not always the result of a single event. Sometimes it develops over a span of time (Felicia Dye)