Thalassophobia, or a fear of the ocean, is a specific phobia that can negatively affect your quality of life. If you feel you need help overcoming your fear of the ocean, a mental health professional can help.
Thalassophobia may be treated through cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy, both of which have a high success rate. In time, treatment of your fear of the ocean can help restore your quality of life.
Some people with anxiety disorders can also experience panic attacks. During a panic attack, you may feel like your heart is racing or pounding and you may feel nauseous. You may also experience trembling, sweating, or lightheadedness. Some people even feel a sense of impending doom and dissociation.
If you have a fear of the ocean, the manifestations of anxiety can show up at any time. For example, they may appear when you’re near a beach or driving past the ocean. They might appear when you’re flying over the ocean in a plane.
Depending on the severity of the thalassophobia, you may even experience anxiety when looking at a photograph of the ocean or even hearing the word “ocean.”
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