Onamatophobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of hearing a certain word or of names. Those who suffer from this phobia dread
certain words because of what they supposedly mean. Onamatophobia is also known as
Nomatophobia. It is closely related to
Verbophobia, the fear of words.
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
Onamatophobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?
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