Wellbeing A-Z -Needles

The video discusses Bolanophobia, the fear of needles, highlighting its prevalence and symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe reactions like fainting. It differentiates between fear and anxiety, emphasizing that phobias are rooted in irrational fears. The video suggests that imagination-based therapies, such as meditation and hypnotherapy, may be more effective than traditional counseling. It also addresses the challenges in finding suitable therapies for overcoming this phobia.

What is a mild symptom of Bolanophobia?

• Racing heart

• Dizziness

• Fainting

• Profuse sweating

How does anxiety differ from fear in the context of phobias?

• Fear is based on imagination.

• Anxiety is a rational response to danger.

• Anxiety is an irrational fear of non-existent threats.

• Fear is always harmful.

Which of the following is NOT a severe symptom of Bolanophobia?

• Fainting

• Shortness of breath

• Dizziness

• Looking the other way

Which therapy is suggested to be more effective for Bolanophobia?

• Imagination-based techniques

• Traditional counseling

• Surgery

• Medication

Why might someone with severe Bolanophobia avoid injections?

• They enjoy post-operative pain.

• They prefer to suffer pain rather than face their fear.

• They think injections are ineffective.

• They believe injections are harmful.