HOBOPHOBIA -- FEAR OF BUMS OR BEGGARS --

Welcome to my site for Hobophobia. 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 Hobophobia (bum fear, vagrant fear, beggar fear, hobo fear, bum phobia, vagrant phobia, beggar phobia, hobo fear, fear of bums, fear of vagrants, fear of beggars, fear of hobos, phobia of bums, phobia of vagrants, phobia of beggars, phobia of hobos).

What is Hobophobia?

Hobophobia is the fear of bums or beggars. Some people fear bums and beggars because they are afraid of catching germs or being robbed. Hobophobia is considered to be a specific phobia, which is 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.