Plutophobia (Takut Kaya)

Kalau kita ditanya, apakah anda ingin kaya? Pasti spontan jawabannya iya, pastinya lah, siapa yang tidak mau kaya, orang bodoh itu. Mungkin seperti itu yang sahabat katakan. Tapi pernah gak sahabat dengar ada orang yang takut kaya? Mungkin gak pernah ya, tapi ada, itu disebut plutophobia, salah atu phobia yang ada. Sangat aneh ya, tapi itu lah kenyataannya. Apa sih itu plutophobia?

Sebelum membahas itu kita bahas dulu apa itu phobia…..

A phobia (from the Greek: φόβος, Phóbos, meaning "fear" or "morbid fear") is, when used in the context of clinical psychology, a type of anxiety disorder, usually defined as a persistent fear of an object or situation in which the sufferer commits to great lengths in avoiding, typically disproportional to the actual danger posed, often being recognized as irrational. In the event the phobia cannot be avoided entirely the sufferer will endure  the situation or object with marked distress and significant interference in social or occupational activities.

Natural Cures for Phobias

For anyone who has an extreme fear of flying, chances are the problem only got worse when it was recently reported that terrorists were planning to bomb a US-bound plane. Even though that plot was averted, the mere thought of a bomb on an airplane is enough to keep a a person with this type of phobia off any plane. Phobia is from the Greek word phobos, meaning mortal fear. It is the most common anxiety disorder, affecting up to 14% of Americans during their lifetimes. Whether it’s a fear of flying (aviophobia), fear of heights (acrophobia) or any of the dozens of other phobias, the condition causes a persistent and unreasonable fear that severely limits the sufferer’s ability to freely work, play or socially interact. A rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, trembling and a strong desire to flee are among the common symptoms of phobias. People with phobias often make irrational choices in order to avoid the feared object.

Sadly, many people with phobias go untreated. Others become dependent on sedatives, such as alprazolam (Xanax) or clonazepam (Klonopin). But there are other options that not only relieve symptoms, but also address the root cause of the problem. What I recommend…

Therapy. One way to cure or reduce the severity of a phobia is to understand it. Talk therapy, hypnotherapy, exposure therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), a type of mental “reprocessing” of the phobia reinforced by eye movements, can help. Ask your doctor to recommend a mental- health professional specializing in one of these areas.

Gamma amino-butyric acid (GABA). This amino acid, available as an over-the- counter supplement, is excellent for treating phobias. Preliminary studies confirm what I have seen in my practice—taking a GABA supplement helps calm the brain and create a sense of well-being while maintaining one’s mental alertness. Typical dose: 200 mg up to three times a day or 15 minutes before exposure to the object of your phobia. I prefer a sublingual or chewable form since it’s quickly absorbed.

Rescue Remedy. This is a Bach flower remedy, a type of natural medicine made from the distilled essences of five flowers. Available in stores that sell homeopathic and natural medicines, it calms the nervous system and helps ease stress. Typical dose:Starting 15 minutes before the fear-inducing event, take four drops on the tongue. Repeat every 15 minutes for an hour, then take four drops every three hours, if needed. Use Rescue Remedy alone or with GABA. Rescue Remedy contains alcohol, so speak to your doctor if you take medication that interacts with alcohol.

Strength training and aerobic exercise. Though not discussed in the medical literature on treating phobias, a combination of strength training and aerobic exercise has enhanced the results for my patients who have tried the approaches described above. Becoming physically strong often leads to mental strength and a sense of control—both of which can lessen or completely cure phobias. Consider starting with an exercise class, such as cycling or Zumba, or work with a personal trainer.

Source: Jamison Starbuck, ND, is a naturopathic physician in family practice and a guest lecturer at the University of Montana, both in Missoula. She is past president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a contributing editor to The Alternative Advisor: The Complete Guide to Natural Therapies and Alternative Treatments (Time Life)

Jadi apa itu Plutophobia????

Eclosion mengatakan “Plutophobia- Fear of wealth.” Atau  ketahutan kepada kekayaan. Satyajit Das (2007) mengatakan “In this world there exists arithmophobia – the fear of numbers. There’s also chrematophobia –fear of money, plutophobia – fear of wealth and phobophobia – fear of fear. Risk management is the sum of all these fears.”  Victoria University of Wellington juga mengatakan hal yang sama mengenai plutophobia. Begitu juga New York State Digital Library.

Itulahbeberapa pendapat dari penelitian orang tentang phobia, ternyata ada phobiatakut akan kaya/kekayaan yang disebut plutophobia.Apakah anda masih belum percaya? Sama. Percaya tidak percaya, tapi hal inimemang ada terjadi. Walaupun sangat jarang pastinya. Contohnya Agur bin Yake, di dalam doanya, yangseharusnya meminta kekayaan, kelimpahan hidup dan berkat, justru meminta agarTuhan menjauhkan kekayaan dan kemiskinan dari hidupnya. Dan yang membuat kitabelajar, bagaimana seharusnya melihat kekayaan itu. Apakah kekayaan itu membuatkita makin jauh kepada Tuhan atau tidak. Itu juga lah yang ditakutkan Agur binYake, kalau dia kaya bisa menjadi sombong, kalau dia miskin menyalahkan Tuhan.Itu lah yang ditakutinya, bagaimana nanti dia menjadi memiliki hubungan yangtidak harmonis dengan Tuhannya. Percaya atau tidak percaya, hal ini memangterjadi. Coba periksa sekeliling anda, apakah ada yang mengalami Plutophobia?

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