Fear of knees among Britain's most unusual phobias


	Fear of knees among Britain's most unusual phobias

tabsey

9-14-2009 7:55 AM

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genuphobia

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Watching someone dislocate a kneecap doesn't leave many feeling refreshed.

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Sarah Lister suffers from Genuphobia, making trips to the beach, nights out 
  with friends or watching her fiancé Chris Bayliss playing football an ordeal.
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"I worry that if I saw someone in a bathing costume or a short skirt I 
  would just freak out.
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"I quiver in fear if anybody tries to touch my knees, or accidentally 
  bumps into them. 
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Her phobia began as an 11-year-old schoolgirl when she saw her father 
  dislocate his knee after a freak fall at their home.
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Charity Anxiety UK, which deals with phobias and other disorders, said: "An 
  estimated 13 per cent of the population will develop a phobia at some point 
  in their lives.
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"One of the most effective ways to deal with anxiety disorders or phobias 
  is to understand it.
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"There are a number of ways forward in terms of treatment of anxiety 
  disorders and getting help including; services through the NHS, 
  psychological interventions, medication and self-help groups.
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