The word “thalassophobia” refers to a fear of the ocean or other large, deep bodies of water. A person with thalassophobia may be afraid of the vastness or emptiness of the ocean, the sea creatures in the water, or both.
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Thalassophobia is different from aquaphobia, which is a fear of water itself. Aquaphobia can include a fear of being in any body of water, including small ones.
A person with thalassophobia may be afraid of:
𖣨being near the ocean 𖣨going in the ocean 𖣨visiting beaches 𖣨traveling on boats
𖣨lightheadedness 𖣨rapid breathing, or 𖣨hyperventilation 𖣨heart palpitations 𖣨trembling or shaking 𖣨sweating 𖣨the feeling of choking 𖣨nausea, with or without vomiting
Treatment :
direct experience of something dangerous or distressing witnessing something traumatic happening to someone else the transmission of information, such as news coverage or films having an unexpected panic attack, which can lead to a fear of the situation or location in which the attack took place
Phobia treatment typically involves therapy. Someone with thalassophobia may benefit from several types,
Medications can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and fear, but they do not cure phobias. For example, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, commonly called SSRIs, are a type of antidepressant that doctors use to manage anxiety.
Breathing exercises: Slow, steady breathing can help stop hyperventilation and make it possible to return to a calmer state. When anxiety begins to rise, try exhaling in long, slow breaths. Or, try 4-7-8 breathing.
Mindfulness: This technique involves staying in the present moment, and it can reduce tension if a person is worried about something that has already happened or might occur. A person can do this by noticing and focusing on their breathing, physical sensations, or surroundings.
Distraction: Focusing on something else can be a temporary solution for anxiety. It may help to speak with a friend or family member, watch a video, or listen to music.
Self-compassion: If a person experiences anxiety unexpectedly, they may feel embarrassed or that they have failed. But it is not always possible to prevent negative emotions, and it is normal to have good days and bad days. Being self-compassionate can ease any stress that a person feels about their anxiety.
*** I have this phobia. But I wouldn't mind touching the surface water ig idk ***
