Chapter H 8 Hemophobia (Fear of Blood)

 🎤 POWERPOINT SLIDE CONTENT

Slide 1: Title

 

 

Slide 2: What is it?

Fear of blood or injury

A specific phobia (BII type)

Slide 3: Symptoms

Dizziness

Panic

Nausea

Fainting

Slide 4: Unique Feature

Drop in heart rate and blood pressure

Can cause fainting

Slide 5: Impact

Avoiding medical care

Health risks

Anxiety

Slide 6: Treatment

Applied tension technique

CBT therapy

Exposure therapy

Slide 7: Coping Tips

Tense muscles

Tell medical staff

Use distraction

Slide 8: Key Message

 

This fear is treatable and manageable

 

📝 PRINTABLE LEAFLET CONTENT

🩸 Hemophobia (Fear of Blood)

What is it?

 

A strong fear of blood or medical procedures.

 

Symptoms:

Dizziness

Panic

Sweating

Fainting

Causes:

Past experiences

Learned fear

Anxiety response

Treatment:

CBT therapy

Applied tension

Exposure therapy

Remember:

 

You are not alone. Help is available.

 

🧰 COPING STRATEGIES GUIDE

💪 Applied Tension (Step-by-Step)

Sit or lie down

Tighten muscles

Hold 10–15 seconds

Release

Repeat

🧘 Calm Your Body

Slow breathing

Relax shoulders

Grounding exercises

🧠 Calm Your Thoughts

“I am safe”

“This will pass”

🤝 Get Support

Talk to a therapist

Tell medical staff about your fear