Pharmacophobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of taking medicine. This phobia can have a significant impact on
the quality of life and can even cause death because those who suffer from
Pharmacophobia will not take any kind of medicine, prescribed or
over-the-counter, no matter how sick they are.
Pharmacophobia may be caused by having a serious allergic reaction to a
medication.
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
Pharmacophobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?
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