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Phasmaphobia is often associated with [http://phobia.wikia.com/wiki/Thanatophobia thanatophoba] and [http://phobia.wikia.com/wiki/Necrophobia Necrophobia]. |
Phasmaphobia is often associated with [http://phobia.wikia.com/wiki/Thanatophobia thanatophoba] and [http://phobia.wikia.com/wiki/Necrophobia Necrophobia]. |
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Revision as of 20:29, 6 January 2019
Phasmaphobia, by definition, is the fear of ghosts. However, phasmaphobia can also provoke an individual to feel afraid of a wide range of supernatural, nonexistent beings. It is a serious, ongoing phobia that can trigger anxiety, panic attacks, and sheer terror. Many people have the ill-conceived notion that phasmaphobia is only present in children and is outgrown. However, this is not accurate. Unfortunately, countless adults and adolescents experience phasmaphobia.
Some symptoms include:
-Rapid/increased heartbeat
-Feelings of dread and/or terror
-Depression
-Inability to rest
-Dizziness and fainting
Phasmaphobia is often associated with thanatophoba and Necrophobia.