Friday, November 4, 2011

Aichmophobia: The Fear of Non-Medical Needles


Aichmophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of non-medical needles. Unlike Trypanophobia this is a more general phobia.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you suffer from Aichmophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

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