Fear Of Glass Or Crystal

The fear of glass or crystal is known as Crystellophobia. People suffering from this phobia report feelings of intense anxiety when they are around glass or crystal objects…but why?

Reasons For This Phobia

This phobia may be rooted in the fear of being cut or scratched by broken glass. Often, objects made of glass or crystal are extremely fragile, and they can easily shatter or break. The delicate nature of glass and crystal may trigger a “bull in a china shop” feeling in the afflicted: they may not feel they can handle such fragile objects without breaking them, or hurting themselves.

Of course, some glass, such as tempered or even bulletproof glass, is made to be extremely strong and virtually indestructible. For people who still fear these sorts of glass, the reflections it casts may be trigger. Often, a ghostly sort of mirror image is noticeable when a person stares at themselves through plate glass: for sensitive people, this can be off-putting or scary.

Is Avoidance The Answer?

People with this phobia may choose to avoid glass and crystal in their own lives, as much as they can. Sometimes, people with mental illnesses may even go so far as to cover up glass mirrors so that they can avoid their own reflections. Feelings of poor self-worth and displeasure with one’s own face and body can feed into this phobia, making it stronger. People with Body Dysmorphic Disorder may be more prone to fears of glass mirrors. For them, the reflection they see in glass is distorted, and they may feel too heavy, too thin, or too unattractive to be able to face looking in a mirror. For people like these, reflections in glass can fuel their deepest fears and insecurities.

Effects Of Crystellophobia

Crystal is viewed as beautiful by many, but the person who fears it will find it unpleasant. It will triggers feelings of unease, physical tension, and emotional upset. If someone has cut themselves in the past, while handling crystal, they will shy away from having dished and glasses made of the substance in their homes. Knick knacks and crystal decorations will be kept out the home. Certain people will simply fear the aesthetics of crystal, finding it old-fashioned and unattractive. Crystal is often found in sideboards and on formal dining tables: for this reason, some people may associate it with stuffiness or a past era. They will perceive it as not being modern or desirable.

How To Cope

Panic attacks can result from Crystellophobia. If you suffer from headaches, dizziness, or nausea when you are around glass or crystal, you should consider treatment that gets at the root of fears and resolves them. With psychotherapy, panic treatment, or alternative therapies, a brighter future can be attained.

The fear of glass or crystal is also referred to as:

• glass fear
• crystal fear
• glass or crystal phobia

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