Ochlophobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of crowds or mobs.
This phobia is classified as a social phobia and a social anxiety
disorder. Those who suffer from Ochlophobia
are afraid of getting trampled by a crowd, getting a deadly disease from
someone in a crowd or of getting lost in a crowd of people. This phobia is most common in shy
people. Ochlophobia is also known as Agoraphobia, Enochlophobia and Demophobia.
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
Ochlophobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?
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