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Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by howmarketng(m): 11:13am On Jan 23, 2015 |
According to people wey too sabi, Katsaridaphobia na the fear of cockroaches. Now, most people do find roaches to be disgusting and creepy. However, people with the phobia of roaches take this fear to the extreme. This is not the typical “bugs are gross” response that so many people have towards cockroaches. People with Katsaridaphobia have very severe responses to cockroaches, which will be discussed further on in this article. Symptoms of Katsaridaphobia Symptoms of Katsaridaphobia will vary from person to person, depending on their personality characteristics and state of mind. Furthermore, Katsaridaphobia sufferers can have any number of triggers, from actual cockroaches to just a simple photo of one. This and the severity of symptoms depend on the level of fear a person has. Generally, symptoms of Katsaridaphobia include extreme fear of cockroaches, and just generally feeling uncomfortable or anxious when exposed to cockroaches, or any environment that they may dwell in. If the level of fear is high enough, exposure may cause a panic attack. Panic attacks are heightened levels of fear and anxiety during which the sufferer experiences a variety of physical symptoms. These symptoms include rapid heart beat, difficulty breathing, weakness, fainting, dizziness, tingling or numbness in the hands, an extreme sense of terror, feeling a loss of control, and chest pain. Read More on http://howmarket.co/2015/01/katsaridaphobia/ [img]http://howmarket.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/roach.jpg[/img] |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by Nobody: 11:20am On Jan 23, 2015 |
I don't fear cockroaches, they DISGUST me . |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by Nobody: 11:20am On Jan 23, 2015 |
. Double post. |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by channelz: 11:31am On Jan 23, 2015 |
Disgustingly irritating! |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by Nobody: 11:49am On Jan 23, 2015 |
I don't fear them, I hate them cos they are irritating. |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by greatgod2012(f): 12:37pm On Jan 23, 2015 |
Coackroaches are to be feared abeg, because it can cause infections. |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by 5minsmadness: 2:41pm On Jan 23, 2015 |
When I was little I used to have this feeear of cockroaches. I was sleeping one night when one crawled up my trousers with its prickly legs. The experience is best left forgotten |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by Nobody: 3:02pm On Jan 23, 2015 |
howmarketng: I have cockroach phobia especially wen they fly. i panic a lot till its killed or I call someone to kill it for me. |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by Kimoni: 4:59pm On Jan 23, 2015 |
I hate these things with a passion, especially the flying ones. I'd rather see a rat. |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by NickiRoman: 8:43pm On Jan 23, 2015 |
I have a huge phobia for cockroaches, I can't enter a room were there's a cockroach even when it's dead. Yeah, It's that bad. |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by KingTom(m): 9:28pm On Jan 23, 2015 |
NickiRoman:My sister has it too . That's not funny |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by Nobody: 10:25pm On Jan 23, 2015 |
Now this is one stubborn insect and it doesn't die that easily. I hate it honestly. Hate everything about this damn insect! |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by Nobody: 10:53pm On Jan 23, 2015 |
The thread would have been much better without the pictures of these repulsive, nauseating, nasty, obnoxious, off-putting, stomach-churning creatures. |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by jmoore(m): 11:06pm On Jan 23, 2015 |
carefreewannabe:God created them beautiful. |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by Nobody: 11:07pm On Jan 23, 2015 |
jmoore: Do they look beautiful to you? |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by jmoore(m): 11:10pm On Jan 23, 2015 |
carefreewannabe:Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by jmoore(m): 11:11pm On Jan 23, 2015 |
I read an article titled 'Cockroaches: The insect we're programmed to fear' on BBC website. It is too long, no need posting it here. Check the link here http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20140918-the-reality-about-roaches Few excerpts
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Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by Nobody: 11:13pm On Jan 23, 2015 |
jmoore: Does it answer the question if cockroaches look beautiful to you? |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by EfemenaXY: 1:13pm On Jan 24, 2015 |
Dirty, creepy, irritating things. Nasty too. But then again, those roaches are a measure of one's cleanliness and hygiene standards. 1 Like |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by blank(f): 10:48am On Jan 25, 2015 |
greatgod2012: Welcome back GG2012. Nice to hear from you. |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by greatgod2012(f): 11:04am On Jan 25, 2015 |
blank: thank you my sister! How are you and yours ma? Regards! |
Re: Katsaridaphobia: Morbid Fear Of Cockroaches by blank(f): 8:40am On Jan 26, 2015 |
greatgod2012: We dey o. Just dey maintain the Katsaridaphobia. Horrible things. I think the worst piece of information i heard was that cockroaches can live with their heads cut off for up to 2 weeks and they can survive for months without food. I hate roaches. |
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