Category: mysophobia
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The History of Phobias The history of phobias dates back to prehistoric times when humans faced constant threats from predators and harsh environmental conditions. The term “phobia” is derived from the Greek word “phobos,” meaning fear or terror. While instances of irrational fears have been documented throughout history, it wasn’t until the 19th century that…
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So, what is mysophobia? It is the paranoia of germs or contamination. Affected persons exhibit great concern with neatness and cleanliness to the extent of causing a lot of distress in their routine activities. While hygiene is good, mysophobia is its extreme, where things and events trigger stress and anxiety. Let’s look at its signs…