Sanguivoriphobia

Sanguivoriphobia is a specific phobia–an irrational fear of vampires. The name literally means "fear of blood eaters."[1]

Causes

According to the Mayo Clinic, the causes of specific phobias are not well understood, but risk factors include age, family members with phobias, temperament, and past traumatic events.[2]

Symptoms

Specific phobias cause feelings of excessive panic, dread, and terror—often a panic attack.[3] People with any type of phobia will try to conceal it, living in fear and not telling anyone else about it.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Boooooooo! What Tricks, Treats Terrify You?". HuffingtonPost.com. Oct 24, 2011. Retrieved Nov 2, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Phobias: Risk Factors". MayoClinic.com. Jan 7, 2011. Retrieved Nov 2, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Phobias, page 4". Medicinenet.com. Retrieved Nov 2, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Phobias, page 2". Medicinenet.com. Retrieved Nov 2, 2014.
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