Neopharmaphobia is
the abnormal and persistent fear of new drugs. Those who suffer from this
phobia worry about how certain medications will affect them. All of the commercials about the new
medications with the long list of side-effects also contribute to this fear.
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
Neopharmaphobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?
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I had to post a comment because I suffer from neopharmaphobia and I have never heard anyone talk about it before. I don't remember how my phobia started but I am learning to manage my fears through http://onlineceucredit.com/edu/social-work-ceus-pho. Thank you for posting this Christina!
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