What is Thanatophobia?

Thanatophobia is an intense fear of death or dying. 1 It’s a relatively complicated phobia. Many, if not most, people are afraid of dying—some fear being dead while others are afraid of the actual act. However, if the fear is so prevalent as to affect your daily life, then you might have a full-blown phobia.

What does Somniphobia mean?

Somniphobia is the fear of falling asleep and staying asleep. You may feel that you will not be in control of what is happening around you when you sleep, or you may miss out on life if you’re not awake. Some people also fear that they will not wake up after having a good night’s rest.

What is Lockiophobia?

Tokophobia is the fear of pregnancy and childbirth. Women who have this phobia have a pathological fear of giving birth, and will often avoid becoming pregnant or giving birth altogether. 1

Is there such a thing as the fear of death?

The fear of death is a common cause and effect of anxiety, and even those without anxiety often experience this fear in some ways. This article will examine the fear of dying as it relates to anxiety and find solutions for overcoming it.

What are the symptoms of fear of death from anxiety attacks?

Fear of Death From Anxiety Attacks. Your heart races. You feel sharp pains in your chest. The room appears to be spinning out of control. You don’t know what’s going on, but you know that something bad is happening. It feels like it may be a heart attack and you feel a sense of doom, as though the world is about to end.

Can your fear kill you?

People who have suffered panic attacks — and I’m one — know that fear can be so intense that you feel like you’re going to die. Your pulse races, your heart pounds, you find it hard to breathe. You might even pass out. But can your fear become so intense that it actually kills you?

What happens when anxiety strikes without a cause?

The worry and fear, as well as the physical symptoms of anxiety, can nearly shut us down. When anxiety strikes without a cause, it’s confusing and maddening. Sometimes things are made worse because people around us want to know “why.”