Vestiphobia : The style of wearing clothes tells a lot about someone. Through this, not only the personality of the other person but also the nature and attitude can be ascertained. Everyone has their own style and color choice for wearing clothes. Everyone wants to wear nice clothes but do you know that there are some people who are afraid of wearing clothes. This fear is called ‘Vestiphobia’. Its impact can be greatest on mental health and life. Let’s know about this phobia…
what is vestiphobia
Fear of wearing clothes or seeing a particular type of clothes is called vestiphobia. Such people always feel nervous about wearing clothes. There can be many reasons for this. Such as the design of the clothes, whether they are tight or loose, any kind of bad memory about wearing them. Its symptoms may vary from person to person. This phobia can even ruin a person’s life.
What are the symptoms of vestiphobia
1. Uneasiness, nervousness or sweating while wearing certain types of clothes.
2. Running away from clothes that you don’t feel good wearing.
3. Headache, shortness of breath, increased heartbeat or stomach cramps while wearing clothes.
4. Avoid going to any kind of social function.
5. Hating or feeling strange about a particular dress or its color.
6. Being afraid of thinking about a bad memory related to a piece of clothing.
cause of vestiphobia
1. A bad feeling about a piece of clothing, such as being made fun of after wearing it and falling somewhere or getting entangled in it.
2. The prickling texture of clothes can cause discomfort.
3. Pressure from family, friends or society regarding wearing any clothes.
4. If you feel itching or difficulty in breathing after wearing any clothes then it helps in avoiding it.
Ways to avoid vestiphobia
1. Vestiphobia can be dealt with with the help of counseling and therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can prove helpful in this.
2. Choose only comfortable clothes.
3. Do meditation and yoga
4. Face your fear regarding clothes and try to dress yourself accordingly.
5. Distract your attention from clothes, take support from family and friends.
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