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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. 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.

Energy Psychology
Energy Psychology employs techniques like qi gong, tai chi, yoga, and acupressure in an attempt to re-frame the mind. This form of treatment is based on the idea that a combination of energy point stimulus on the surface of the skin with certain psychological procedures may influence the biochemistry of the brain; however, this type of therapy lacks scientific evidence and requires more research.

Medication

 * SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, affect the level of serotonin in the brain. As a natural chemical produced in the brain, serotonin is believed to affect mood and anxiety; as such, the effect of SSRIs on serotonin will also affect the mood. Research has shown that SSRIs are an effective medication for treating anxiety and certain phobias. Some commonly prescribed SSRIs include Zoloft (sertraline), Prozac (fluoxetine), and Paxil (paroxetine).


 * MAOIs, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors, inhibit an enzyme called monoamine oxidase that breaks down select neurotransmitters in the brain. MAOIs also function as antidepressants, but they can also be used as treatment for certain phobias. Some commonly prescribed MAOIs include Nardil (phenelzine) and Parnate (tranylcypromine).
 * Benzodiazepines are medications often used to treat anxiety and/or phobias and their associated anxiety due to their sedative properties.


 * Beta blockers counteract the effects of adrenaline (epinephrine) on the body, such as sweating and palpitations. By blocking these effects, some beta blockers may be used for short-term relief of phobias. This type of medication is commonly used for those who suffer from social phobia but are required to deliver a speech; as such, there is some controversy about their use. Commonly prescribed benzodiazepines include Valium (diazepam), Xanax (alprazolam), and Ativan (lorazepam).