2018年1月29日 · Haphephobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of being touched. Other names for haphephobia include chiraptophobia, aphenphosmphobia, and thixophobia. Being touched by strangers or...

Chiraptophobia is the irrational fear of being touched. Someone suffering from this condition can expect to experience a very high amount of anxiety from merely thinking of being touched, let alone actually experiencing it. In fact, their anxiety may be so intense that they may even endure a full blown panic attack as a result of it.

2021年10月22日 · Haphephobia is an intense, irrational fear of being touched. It is different from hypersensitivity, which is physical pain associated with being touched. People with haphephobia feel extreme distress over the thought of being touched. This anxiety can lead to physical symptoms like nausea, vomiting or panic attacks. What is haphephobia?

2021年8月27日 · Fear of being touched or haphephobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by the fear of being touched. Other names for haphephobia include chiraptophobia, aphenphosmphobia, and homophobia. Being touched by strangers or without consent can make many people uncomfortable.

2022年2月14日 · Aphenphosmphobia is the fear of being touched. People who have this fear avoid contact with people, which could relate back to sexual fears or fears they could become contaminated. People with this phobia might also have Agoraphobia (which is discussed on the home page) or Chirophobia (fear of hands).

2023年6月23日 · Chiraptophobia is the fear of touching or being touched. People who suffer from this phobia experience intense anxiety when making physical contact with another person. This fear can range from mild discomfort to full-blown panic attacks.

Unlike a hypersensitivity to touch, chiraptophobia is driven by fear rather than pain. It can lead to significant distress and impairment in relationships and daily life, making it crucial to understand and address this condition.