Genuphobia Knees

Introduction

Genuphobia is a specific phobia, one of the common phobias which people often seek treatment for. It is defined as an irrational fear of knees and is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) as a subtype of social phobia, or social anxiety disorder. Genuphobia has been observed in many cultures around the world and may have cultural, racial or religious influences. The exact causes are unclear but it is thought to be linked to traumatic experiences in childhood such as bullying or physical injury caused by falls on one's knees.

Genuphobia is an anxiety disorder characterised by a morbid fear of knees.

Genuphobia is a specific phobia, one of the common phobias. It can be caused by pain in the joints or by bullying.

The word genuphobia (pronounced /dʒɨnjuːfɪˈbiːə/ and sometimes spelled genuflexophobia) comes from Greek γενυφος "knees" and φιλος "love".

Genuphobia is a specific phobia, one of the common phobias which people often seek treatment for.

Genuphobia is a specific phobia, one of the common phobias which people often seek treatment for. It is a fear of knees.

Genuphobia may be diagnosed as part of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), or as an independent disorder. If you have genuphobia and it's interfering with your daily life, you may want to discuss treatment options with your doctor.

Sufferers are afraid that their knees will hurt or become injured, or just that their knees are ugly.

If you have genuphobia, you have a fear of your knees.

The main symptoms include:

Fear of pain
Fear of injury
Fear of being judged by others, particularly in social settings or around other people who might see your knees. This can make it difficult to go out and do things as simple as grocery shopping or going for a walk in public areas because there are other people around.

Some sufferers experience panic attacks or other physical symptoms when their knees are exposed in public.

The symptoms of genuphobia are similar to those that accompany other phobias, such as panic attacks or dizziness. Other physical symptoms include sweating, nausea, trembling, and shortness of breath.

Many sufferers experience these reactions when their knees are exposed in public because they fear being ridiculed for having such large joints; others may not mind being teased about their size but worry about what people might think if they see them moving around on their knees at all.

People with genuphobia may be unable to easily go up and down stairs, kneel, wear shorts or skirts without tights on.

Genuphobia is a specific phobia, or fear of something in particular. If you have genuphobia, you might be unable to easily go up and down stairs, kneel or sit on the floor, wear shorts or skirts without tights on. Those with this type of phobia are very uncomfortable in the presence of knees and kneesocks.

A number of famous people suffer from genuphobia.

A number of famous people suffer from genuphobia. They include:

David Beckham
Michael Jackson
Cheryl Cole
Brad Pitt * Angelina Jolie * Kanye WestLady Gaga

The phobia can be caused by pain in the joints or by bullying – feeling like your knees are too large or too knobbly can lead to a fear of them being seen.

Genuphobia is a specific phobia, meaning it's an irrational fear of something that is not actually dangerous. A genuphobic person may have a physical or psychological reaction when faced with their own or another person's knees. These reactions can include nausea and vomiting, crying, or even fainting. The phobia can be caused by pain in the joints or by bullying – feeling like your knees are too large or too knobbly can lead to a fear of them being seen.

In many cases, no exact cause can be found and the phobia develops gradually over time.

Genuphobia may be brought on by a traumatic experience or memory relating to the knees. It may also occur as a secondary phobia, where another fear triggers it. For example, someone who is afraid of spiders might also develop an overpowering fear of knee-high boots because they remind them of spiders crawling up their legs.

A person with genuphobia may become so fearful that they avoid situations where their knees will be seen (such as wearing shorts or skirts), or even try to hide their knees from view through various measures such as bending them when sitting down or using pillows for added protection. They may also feel embarrassed about their appearance if they consider themselves too large in relation to other people's legs (or too knobbly).

Many sufferers find they develop genuphobia as a secondary phobia to something else – like agoraphobia, which causes a fear of leaving your own home.

Many sufferers find they develop genuphobia as a secondary phobia to something else – like agoraphobia, which causes a fear of leaving your own home. Genuphobia may also be caused by post traumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder.

Diagnosis depends on self-reporting of symptoms and visits to health professionals such as doctors or psychologists.

Diagnosis of genuphobia often involves self-reporting of symptoms, but may also require visits to medical professionals such as doctors or psychologists. The diagnosis is made by a health professional who has studied the condition, and they will use this information to determine whether you have an anxiety disorder or not. In some cases, a psychiatrist may be asked to make a diagnosis if your general practitioner believes that it is necessary.

Treatment usually involves some form of exposure therapy coupled with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Medication may also be prescribed in more severe cases.

Exposure therapy is a type of psychotherapy that involves exposing the person to their fear, either physically or mentally. The aim is to help them gradually become less fearful over time by repeatedly confronting their anxiety with exposure to it. This can take place in the real world or through virtual reality (VR), where someone wears a headset that makes them feel as though they are really experiencing what they are seeing on screen. CBT teaches you how to manage your anxiety by changing the way you think about situations that trigger an emotional response from you.

Conclusion

Genuphobia is a phobia that many people suffer from and seek treatment for, but not much research has been done into the subject. More studies need to be done so we can better understand this condition and find ways of treating it so that sufferers can lead happier lives.