fear of sunlight? which phobia
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Heliophobia refers to intense, sometimes irrational fear of the sun. Some people with this condition are also afraid of bright, indoor light. The word heliophobia has its root in the Greek word helios, which means sun. For some people, heliophobia may be caused by extreme anxiety about getting skin cancer
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Heliophobia refers to intense, sometimes irrational fear of the sun. Some people with this condition are also afraid of bright, indoor light. The word heliophobia has its root in the Greek word helios, which means sun.
For some people, heliophobia may be caused by extreme anxiety about getting skin cancer. Others may have a deep, overwhelming fear of wrinkling and photoaging.
There are two types of phobias, simple and complex. Simple phobias are also known as specific phobias. Heliophobia is a specific phobia. Like all phobias, heliophobia is an anxiety disorder.
All phobias are earmarked by debilitating and extreme fear or anxiety, which sometimes leads to panic attacks. Someone with a phobia may go to great lengths to avoid encountering the cause of their dread. Even anticipation of the object can also bring on a panic attack.
Phobias can interfere with your ability to fully participate in activities, reducing quality of life. For someone with heliophobia, this may mean never venturing outside during the day. Others may need to wear lots of clothing, slather exposed skin with sunscreen, and shield their eyes with dark glasses before venturing outside.
What are the symptoms of heliophobia?
The object provoking fear and anxiety differs from phobia to phobia. However, the symptoms are the same across all phobias. Symptoms of heliophobia include:
immediate, intense upset when confronted with the need to go outside during sunlight
heightened anxiety when thinking about going outside or being in the sun
inability to overcome these feelings, even when faced with the elimination of important activities, such as getting children to school or commuting to work
panic attack
racing heartbeat
rapid breathing or shortness of breath
pounding sensation in the chest
sweaty palms or breaking out in an all-over sweat
feeling hot
shaking
nausea or feeling sick
increased blood pressure
For some people, heliophobia may be caused by extreme anxiety about getting skin cancer. Others may have a deep, overwhelming fear of wrinkling and photoaging.
There are two types of phobias, simple and complex. Simple phobias are also known as specific phobias. Heliophobia is a specific phobia. Like all phobias, heliophobia is an anxiety disorder.
All phobias are earmarked by debilitating and extreme fear or anxiety, which sometimes leads to panic attacks. Someone with a phobia may go to great lengths to avoid encountering the cause of their dread. Even anticipation of the object can also bring on a panic attack.
Phobias can interfere with your ability to fully participate in activities, reducing quality of life. For someone with heliophobia, this may mean never venturing outside during the day. Others may need to wear lots of clothing, slather exposed skin with sunscreen, and shield their eyes with dark glasses before venturing outside.
What are the symptoms of heliophobia?
The object provoking fear and anxiety differs from phobia to phobia. However, the symptoms are the same across all phobias. Symptoms of heliophobia include:
immediate, intense upset when confronted with the need to go outside during sunlight
heightened anxiety when thinking about going outside or being in the sun
inability to overcome these feelings, even when faced with the elimination of important activities, such as getting children to school or commuting to work
panic attack
racing heartbeat
rapid breathing or shortness of breath
pounding sensation in the chest
sweaty palms or breaking out in an all-over sweat
feeling hot
shaking
nausea or feeling sick
increased blood pressure
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