pyrophobia
Terror of flames
Pyrophobia is an intense, irrational fear of fire.
Like other phobias built from Greek roots, it describes anxiety that goes beyond reasonable caution: Her pyrophobia made even birthday candles unbearable.
The fear may extend to flames, smoke, or anything associated with burning.
Morbid dread of warmth
- phobiaPersistent irrational dread
- claustrophobiaDread of enclosed areas
- PTSDChronic reaction to horrific events
- acrophobiaDread of elevated positions
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- tremblingInvoluntary shaking motion
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
hypervigilance · anxiety · distress · faintness · flashbacks · nightmares · avoidance · helplessness
Visible burning combustion
- smokeAirborne combustion byproduct
- matchesPairs that align
- lightersHandheld ignition devices
- candlesWax lights with wicks
fireworks · bonfires · stoves · fireplaces · campfires · torches · wildfires · burning
Lasting psychological wound
- PTSDChronic reaction to horrific events
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- scarringPermanent mark formation
- hospitalizationFormal entry into medical care
Curative mental treatment
- CBTPsychological treatment abbreviation
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- psychotherapyTreatment through guided conversation
EMDR · medication · hypnotherapy · mindfulness · psychiatrist · psychologist · recovery
thermophobia
Morbid dread of warmth
- phobiaPersistent irrational dread
- claustrophobiaDread of enclosed areas
- PTSDChronic reaction to horrific events
panic
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- tremblingInvoluntary shaking motion
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
dread · hypervigilance · anxiety · distress · faintness · flashbacks · nightmares · avoidance · helplessness · overwhelm
flames
Visible burning combustion
candles · fireworks · bonfires · stoves · fireplaces · campfires · torches · wildfires · burning · sparks
trauma
Lasting psychological wound
- PTSDChronic reaction to horrific events
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- scarringPermanent mark formation
therapy
Curative mental treatment
- CBTPsychological treatment abbreviation
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
psychotherapy · EMDR · medication · hypnotherapy · mindfulness · psychiatrist · psychologist · recovery
- phobiasphobia, claustrophobia, bibliophobia, acrophobia, aquaphobia