Hippophobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of horses.
A traumatic or any kind of negative experience involving a horse during
childhood or anytime can trigger this phobia.
Hippophobia is also known as Equinophobia.
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
Hippophobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?
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