Phobias

Claustrophobia: The Fear of Restricted & Confined Spaces (e.g., Facemasks!)

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Nosophobia: The Fear of Illness & Disease

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Nosophobia (or pathophobia) is the fear of disease. This phobia is more common among men than it is among women. In general, nosophobes are afraid of contracting specific diseases – namely sexually transmitted infections (STIs), cancer, cardiovascular diseases, MS (multiple sclerosis). How do you better understand nosophobia? Nosophobia (or pathophobia) is the fear of contracting … Read more