Nosophobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of becoming ill.
This phobia is more common in students and researchers who spend a lot
of time reading about diseases. Nosophobia
is often referred to as Medical Student’s disease and Cyberchondria. Nosophobia is also known as Nosemaphobia.
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
Nosophobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?
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