Nosophobia: Someone with nosophobia is afraid of developing a specific disease. The disease they fear is often chronic, life-changing or life-threatening. They may think they already have symptoms or are at greater risk for getting the disease than they really are.

Nosophobia, also known as disease phobia [1] or illness anxiety disorder, [2] is the irrational fear of contracting a disease, a type of specific phobia.

2024年7月11日 · Nosophobia is a lasting and intense fear of getting sick. It's a type of anxiety disorder known as a specific phobia, which is a persistent fear of a certain object or situation. You might have nosophobia if you experience symptoms such as panic attacks and insomnia for six months or more in response to your fear of a specific illness or disease.

2023年10月25日 · Nosophobia is the uncontrollable and extreme fear of contracting a life-threatening illness. It can cause persistent anxiety and panic attacks, which may lead to impaired functioning and avoidance of certain situations [1] [2].

2023年7月17日 · Nosophobia, or illness anxiety disorder, is an uncontrollable and persistent fear of having a serious medical condition. This disorder was also once known as hypochondriasis but has...

2019年5月21日 · Nosophobia refers to an extreme fear of developing a disease. Learn how it differs from illness anxiety disorder, formerly known as hypochondria, and what you can do …

2023年10月13日 · Nosophobia is the irrational fear of having a specific disease. The origins of the word Nosophobia come from ‘ nosos’ and phobos which mean disease and fear in Greek. In recent years, nosophobia has also been referred to as cyberchondria.

Nosophobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational and excessive fear of disease or being diagnosed with a specific illness. Individuals with nosophobia often experience intense anxiety, worry, and avoidance behaviors related to their health concerns.

Nosophobia is a type of anxiety disorder that involves an intense fear of contracting a serious illness or disease. Common physical symptoms of nosophobia may include heart palpitations, sweating, trembling, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Can nosophobia be caused by traumatic experiences?

2022年11月24日 · Nosophobia [1] is a mental condition or an anxiety disorder in which the affected person undergoes an unreasonable, persistent, and uncontrolled fear of acquiring chronic and sometimes life-threatening ailments like AIDS, STDs, cancer, and heart conditions.