DEMOPHOBIA -- FEAR OF CROWDS OF PEOPLE OR MOBS --

Welcome to my site for Demophobia. Included on this site is the detailed information below, a Phobia Types tab to help viewers understand phobias and the specific types and finally various books, treatments, tips to help with phobias. Don’t forget to check out the other tabs after reading the information below on Demophobia (crowd fear, mob fear, crowds fear, mobs fear, crowded places fear, populated areas fear, crowds of people fear, crowd phobia, mob phobia, crowds phobia, mobs phobia, crowded places phobia, populated areas phobia, crowds of people phobia, fear of crowds, fear of mobs, fear of crowded places, fear of populated areas, fear of crowds of people, phobia of crowds, phobia of crowds of people, phobia of mobs, phobia of crowded places, phobia of populated areas, Enochlophobia, Ochlophobia, Ochilophobia).

What is Demophobia?

Demophobia is the fear of crowds of people or mobs. People with this fear avoid places that are known to be crowded places or heavily populated. The origin of the word demo is Greek (meaning people) and phobia is Greek (meaning fear). Demophobia is considered to be a social phobia, which is discussed on the Phobia Types page. Demophobia is also called Enochlophobia or Ochlophobia or Ochilophobia and related to Agoraphobia, which is also discussed on the Phobia Types page.

What are the causes?

It is generally accepted that phobias arise from a combination of external events (i.e. traumatic events) and internal predispositions (i.e. heredity or genetics). Many specific phobias can be traced back to a specific triggering event, usually a traumatic experience at an early age. Social phobias and agoraphobia have more complex causes that are not entirely known at this time. It is believed that heredity, genetics, and brain chemistry combine with life-experiences to play a major role in the development of phobias. (Wikipedia - phobia).

What are the symptoms?

As with any phobia, the symptoms vary by person depending on their level of fear. The most common symptoms of phobias are trembling, chest pains, heart palpitations, elevated blood pressure, shortness of breath, rapid speech or inability to speak, dry mouth, upset stomach, nausea, and hot or cold flashes.

Can I take medicine?

Medicine can be prescribed, but please note that these medications can have side effects and/or withdrawal systems that can be severe. It is also important to note that medicines do not cure phobias, at best they only temporarily suppress the systems. Unfortunately, some people turn to illegal drugs and alcohol to treat their symptoms, which also do not treat phobias, but can cause the person to form an addiction to them. Thankfully, there are treatments for phobias, additional information regarding treatments can be found on the Treatments page.