Fear of long words

The modern person daily is exposed to various fears. On the one hand the root of a problem is in the events which took place at children's age, on the other hand the set of fears began to appear with development of society and a civilization. Today the list of human phobias has really huge number of names and definitions. And we will sort one of them, namely a phobia of long words in more detail.

Very long words – why are afraid of them?

Fear of long words has very intricate name - a gippopotomonstroseskippedalofobiya. As especially witty persons like to joke: it is enough to read the name of the diagnosis that it became bad for fear. Actually that who suffers from similar frustration not before laughter. A fear form which reduced name sounds as the seskippedalofobiya is shown in the form of rapid breathing, violation of a warm rhythm, short wind, nausea, a perspiration and feeling of panic horror.

Fear of long words in most cases is a direct consequence of diffidence and various complexes. For this reason frustration can often be observed at those who are afraid to address audience. The problem of long words is that not everyone can say them correctly from the first. Halts, so and sneers will surely follow from listeners. Subconsciously are also afraid of them having this phobia. And fear most often extends not to long words, namely those mistakes in them which can lead to decrease in the social status of the speaker and raise doubts in his competence. At many people the fear can arise even from one view of a long word, not to mention its reading. For many this problem seems invented. But in certain cases it is quite justified. To avoid it – not the best exit. It can lead to emergence of aggression and development of new complexes.

How to overcome a gippopotomonstroseskippedalofobiya?

In spite of the fact that this frustration meets quite seldom, the question how to cope with fear of long words does not lose the relevance. And even if it does not proceed from the childhood, then can appear at any time. First of all, it concerns people who are anyway connected with public statements. And the simplest option how to get rid of fear of long words – an independent training and work with the fear. What does it consist in? As it is banal will sound, the main attribute of fight against this phobia is tongue twisters and repeated prochityvaniye of long and compound words. Once again the efficiency of similar work on itself proves the fact that tongue twisters entered a training arsenal of many actors and leaders long ago and strongly. Considering that the people who are not knowing how to get rid of a gippopotomonstroseskippedalofobiya most often face it in operating time with texts and before performances, these trainings not only will help to improve diction, but also to find self-confidence. It is the best of all to try to work with long and words difficult to pronounce in front of the mirror. At first slowly, on syllables, then a word. At the same time it is worth paying attention not a facial expression. Very often the fear is shown on a face, suffering from this frustration. It is also important to listen attentively to own voice and intonation. In them uncertainty notes should not sound.

It is necessary to repeat exercises, at least, 10 times. At the same time it is important to take a break and again to return to work with words.

In case there is not enough will power to cope with fear independently, it is necessary to address the expert. And not only to the good psychologist who will help to cope with a problem at the subconscious level, but also to the logopedist who will give the chance to fix pronunciation of difficult and long words in practice.

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