Presentation
The work presents accurate, authoritative, and up-to-date information based on scientific evidence. [books.google.com]
The evidence this study presents reveals that there is a connection between a greater degree of kinesiophobia and greater levels of pain intensity. [en.wikipedia.org]
Many of these women wish to have a general anaesthetic to avoid being present at all. For women who live with an intense fear and dread of pregnancy and birth, the idea of experiencing either can be overwhelming. [bellybelly.com.au]
And when a phobia is already present, these feelings of shame will only exacerbate fears. [theatlantic.com]
"It is wrong for any doctor or midwife to present these risks in a biased way based on their own personal beliefs or prejudices." [theguardian.com]
Entire Body System
- Falling
[…] film How do I explain all the patience I put into it but I can't live without something burdening me pointing me to the end because my brain is made of thorns and my heart is like a flower it still believes in good it does not know the petals will all fall [lyricstranslate.com]
But when the anxiety becomes so intense that it starts to impact your daily life or it prevents you from ever wanting to fall pregnant in the first place, then you could be suffering from a serious phobia. [healthymummy.com]
- Nightmare
Physical and psychological symptoms of tokophobia vary but can include: Recurrent nightmares Hyperventilating Sweating and shaking Panic and anxiety attacks Crying (triggered by sight or even words) Nausea and vomiting Thoughts of death or dying Many [bellybelly.com.au]
"I do have nightmares once in a while about being pregnant," Alex Wege, 33, said, admitting that if she were to become pregnant now, she would consider abortion. "Sometimes I wish the decision would be taken out of my hand by nature. [mic.com]
- Dentist
You don't get criticised on the basis of your socio-economic background, real or imagined, for having an anaesthetic at the dentist. I wasn't going to have children. [theguardian.com]
Musculoskeletal
- Knee Pain
Are cognitive and behavioural factors associated with knee pain? A systematic review. Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2015 Feb;44(4):445-55. Review. PMID 25151034 Flanigan, David C.; Everhart, Joshua S.; Pedroza, Angela; Smith, Tyler; Kaeding, Christopher C. [en.wikipedia.org]
- Neck Pain
Cognitive-behavioural treatment for subacute and chronic neck pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 May 26;(5):CD010664. Review. [en.wikipedia.org]
Psychiatrical
- Fear
Fear of infection Fear of infection (finding) Fear of injections Fear of microorganisms Fear of needles Fear of needles (finding) Fear of pain Fear of poisoning Fear of pregnancy Fear of pregnancy (finding) Fear of sexual feelings and activity Fear of [averbis.com]
Over the course of 4-6 weeks, we will work very closely together to clear your fears. During our time together I’ll teach you how to clear your fears using techniques that eat fears for breakfast. [fearfreechildbirth.com]
Scroll down for video A crippling fear: Melinda Gottardo, 39, has tokophobia - the fear of pregnancy and childbirth Worth the fear: Ms Gottardo had a planned cesarean section for the birth of her son, Max, due to her phobia of child birth 'It's not the [dailymail.co.uk]
- Anger
She had suppressed her anger for so long that even attending the clinic took considerable courage. [theguardian.com]
Treatment
Please click on the tab at the top of the page called “Treatments” to find out more information on these types of treatments. [common-phobias.com]
Ideal for both high school students and general audiences, readers will be engaged by high-interest content that not only details and explains various phobias but enables them to trace the history, theories, and practices associated with the study and treatment [books.google.com]
Obstetric outcome for women who received individualized treatment for fear of childbirth during pregnancy. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica 2012; 91: 44-49 10 Otley H. Fear of childbirth: Understanding the causes, impact and treatment. [thieme-connect.de]
It’s important to know that help is available and treatment can be successful. The first step is talking to a trusted care provider so that you can be supported to the right help and treatment for you. [bellybelly.com.au]
Cognitive-behavioural treatment for subacute and chronic neck pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 May 26;(5):CD010664. Review. [en.wikipedia.org]
Prognosis
This in turn can affect patient prognosis and healing times.10 Figure 2 The physiological and psychological changes that occur in chronic pain conditions are well- studied and is described in David Butler’s “Explain Pain.”1 Essentially, your body adapts [chrisbutlersportspt.wordpress.com]
Prevention
But when the anxiety becomes so intense that it starts to impact your daily life or it prevents you from ever wanting to fall pregnant in the first place, then you could be suffering from a serious phobia. [healthymummy.com]
[…] summarize, KPB can be broken down into “Harmful factors” (HF) which reflect the patient’s belief that something is seriously wrong with the body; and “Activity avoidance factors” (AAF) which represent the belief that avoiding exercise/activity will prevent [chrisbutlersportspt.wordpress.com]
Being informed about birth in a realistic, positive way – whether through a woman’s doctor, midwife or antenatal classes, is one of the most vital ways of preventing birth trauma. [bellybelly.com.au]
While hysteria was a diagnosis imposed on a woman in an attempt to prevent disease, tokophobia is an internal panic; it’s not the uterus itself that’s considered a danger to mental well-being, but what could happen within it—and as a result, to the rest [theatlantic.com]
Despite my best efforts, I often feel like there's something wrong with me; something broken that prevents me from being able to fully 'get' why I'm in such a minority." [mic.com]