Cyberphobia

Cyberphobia is an irrational fear of or aversion to computers, specifically, the fear and/or inability to learn new technologies. It is classified as a specific phobia and is a term introduced in 1985 to refer to a sense of anxiety of aversion created by technology. Some forms of cyberphobia may range from the more passive forms of technophobia of those who are indifferent toward cyberspace to the responses of those who see digital technology as a medium of intrusive surveillance; more extreme responses may involve anti-technological paranoia expressed by social movements that radically oppose ‘technological society’ and ‘the New World Order’.

Symptoms

The symptoms of cyberphobia parallel the general physical and emotional symptoms of anxiety. These can include (but are not limited to):

• Feelings of apprehension or dread
• Feeling tense and jumpy
• Anticipating the worst
• Difficulty concentrating
• Irritability
• Restlessness
• Watching for signs of danger
• Feeling like your mind is blank

Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy(also called hypnoanalysis) is a therapy that is undertaken with a subject in hypnosis.^[5] With the aid of a trained specialist, an individual's subconscious mind becomes open to suggestion and their behavioral patterns may be influenced. By speaking to the subconscious directly, the issue triggering a phobia may be identified and treatment may be administered through positive suggestion and introducing of new ideas. Since 1958, hypnotherapy has been approved by the American Medical Association as a form of therapy.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is an approach to communication, personal development, and psychotherapy created in the 1970s. The title refers to a stated connection between the neurological processes ("neuro"), language ("linguistic") and behavioral patterns that have been learned through experience ("programming") and can be organized to achieve specific goals in life.