Fear of Clowns

Ok I admit clowns scare the crap out of me I don't know why? but they do and guess what I'm not alone thousands of people are the same. The proper name for the fear of clowns is coulrophobia and its a real fear like snakes or spiders most people who suffer from this can't even face going to the circus watching clown shows I know I can't . Even the tv show "Supernatural" had a show about the fear of clowns. But what really is it that makes us scared of clowns? I think its the mask, not knowing who really is under the clown suit . There is a cult movie called "Killer klowns from outer space" that you can buy on DVD if you want a good laugh at clowns. Also a new movie called "Fear of Clowns" its about an artist with coulrophobia ("fear of clowns") who is stalked by a murderous clown resembling one she paints .I'm not sure if i want to watch this movie .

Also another one which has a scary factor is Stephen kings "It", it's about a group of kids that fight an evil force that they call "It". When they grow up It returns and they have to defeat It again, once and for all.

Also remember the clown doll in "Poltergeist" and "Clown House". It's about a story taking place just before Halloween, three young brothers alone in a big house are menaced by three escaped mental patients who have murdered some traveling circus clowns and taken their identities.

What makes you suffer from fear of clowns? It is hard for you to find an answer to this because normally clowns and jokers are meant for fun and laughter.

Therefore, how can they cause fear is a matter of great contemplation.

For some, the clowns look mysterious and strange. With a red puffy nose and weired hair color, these creatures create great confusion because their real self gets concealed under thik layers of paint and colors.

If you are a grown up and you have fear of clowns you feel utterly disturbed. This is because you know that your fear is irrelevant but you can't think of ways to eliminate the fear.

Thus, you become a victim of severe anxiety and panic attacks when you see a joker dominating the screen or the stage.

Some of the common symptoms of fear of clowns

You suffer a sickness and your hands and legs start shaking you feel close to death you are unable to make use of your sense's and your power of reasoning you tend to sweat a lot and your breathing is hampered. You have a dry mouth and fast heart palpitations. You feel lightheaded and dizzy you have nausea and queasiness you are furthest from reality and you experience full-blown anxiety attacks you feel suffocated and you can't speak properly your psychological stability is affected and there are signs of insanity in your words and actions.

To put it more simply you have this fear because you are afraid of junky make-ups, which often conceal the real identity of a person and make the individual look utterly unreal.

Filmmakers in their fictions and thrillers have many a times exploited the concept where you see the villain as the evil clown killing people mercilessly.

Some people who watch such movies start developing coulrophobia.

Some well known films where you see a clown in the role of a serial killer are "Friday the 13th", "Saw", "Scream", "Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Halloween".

Children too are at times afraid of heavy paints and make-ups. Thus some little ones hate to see clowns and Santa Clauses in pictures, storybooks or movies.

Children who have fear of clowns seriously despise and suspect the red blue green white faces of jokers who look so fake and conceited.

Coulrophobia is real and if you sufferer of this condition then you are undoubtedly a coulrophobe.

Apart from the conventional idea that clowns are entertainers you come to see them playing roles of serial killers and evil clowns in fiction stories and movies.

Just think about John Gacy who was a real serial killer who addopted this persona. The comic book classic The Joker as the Batman Villain on a lighter note but who became the first modern evil clown. They were serial killers and treacherous with clown like appearance.

OK so how do you get rid of the fear of clowns

Write down a list of why you are afraid of clowns. See if they are rational or not. Come to a realization that this fear is ridiculous. Stop being afraid.

Remember-Clowns are just people in baggy clothes and lots of make-up for our entertainment. Forget what you see in those movies about killer clowns and if it is really bad you might need professional help ?