Talk:Papyrophobia/@comment-109.144.192.99-20151203113101

I have this horrible phobia, luckily my school were very understanding and I used my iPad or White boards in lesson to write and other things. However, art was terrible, having to brave the paper made me feel so anxious and, feel the need to run away, I often used things such as plastic wallets, plastic sheets and things, just to stop me from touching it. I have been going to hypnotherapy for just under two years now and so far the only thing it has has helped me to do is open up and express how i feel about paper more. Sadly I have had some panic attacks and I just can't escape, I feel as the paper will chase me or come after me (sounds stupid right!) In lesson people will shout out that they are scared of paper, or worse, say that my phobia is stupid or say I'm only doing it of attention! I hate it as I would never choose to go through this much pain. I have always had anxiety and my phobia used fuelled it. Most are understanding but there will always be some who hate me for it. Wow I wrote a lot !!! I hope that this information is helpful to some who are unsure, because I know I still am!