SINISTROPHOBIA -- FEAR OF THINGS AT THE LEFT SIDE OR LEFT-HANDED PEOPLE --

Welcome to my site for Sinistrophobia. 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 Sinistrophobia (left side of the body fear, left-handed fear, left side of the body phobia, left-handed phobia, fear of left-handed people, fear of things at the left side of the body, phobia of left-handed people, phobia of things at the left side of the body, Dextrophobia, Levophobia).

What is Sinistrophobia?

Sinistrophobia is the fear of things at the left side or left-handed people. The origin of the word sinistro is Latin (meaning left) and phobia is Greek (meaning fear). Sinistrophobia is considered to be a specific phobia, which is discussed on the Phobia Types page. Sinistrophobia is also related to Levophobia (fear of objects at the right side of the body) and the opposite of Dextrophobia (rear of objects at the right side of the body).

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.