Fear of mirrors, also called spectrophobia, is a rare disease. However, unlike many other obsessive fears, it almost does not poison a person’s life and, as a rule, is successfully treated.
Determining the causes of spectrophobia
Fear of mirrors is one of those phobias, for getting rid of which it is important to know the cause of the occurrence. Treatment methods directly depend on this. If the cause is not determined correctly, the selected methods may be ineffective, and you will only waste time. But the right methods will help to quickly and easily solve the problem.
Try to remember when you began to be afraid of mirrors, what is this phobia connected with in your case. Think about what exactly causes concern. If you find it difficult to determine the cause, hypnosis may be required.
The causes of spectrophobia may be different. Remember, if you did not conduct spiritualistic sessions, if you didn’t guess with the use of mirrors. Such "entertainment" is sometimes included in the list of children's fun and can trigger the appearance of a phobia. Remember if you were afraid of crooked mirrors, superstitions associated with this subject, myths and stories, including through the Looking Glass. Maybe it seemed to you that you saw in the mirror a ghost or other otherworldly being. Finally, the reason may even lie in a horror movie that made a strong impression on you.