Dipsophobia: An abnormal and persistent fear of drinking alcohol. Sufferers of dipsophobia experience undue anxiety about addiction to alcohol and the effect this addiction can have on their body.
What are the symptoms of Dipsophobia(Fear of drinking)
Below, you will see some common symptoms of fear of drinking
- Anxiety when thinking of making decision of drinking
- constantly avoiding making decision to drink
- unable to cope with their anxiety
- Muscle tension
- shakiness
- sweating
- may experience panic attack at that moment
Overcoming the fear of Decision Making
- Start Small
- Practice Daily
- Identify Resistances to Change
- Use Strategic Decision-Making
- Push Past Discomfort/ Learn to Desensitize:
- Let Go of Comfort Zones
- Release Fear of Failure
- Use Self-Forgiveness
- Gather Information to Disarm Fear
- Learn When to Stop Searching