Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Metallophobia: The Fear of Metal


Metallophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of metal.  It is described as an unnatural distrust of metals or objects made by metals according to ENCYCLO Online Encyclopedia.
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 Metallophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

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