Draft:Anthophobia
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Comment: I think this could be considered notable in the future, but not at the moment. There's a Cleveland Clinic article and an obscure medical journal about it but that's it. There are plenty of pseudoscientific phobias documented online that simply don't warrant an encyclopedia page. I'd recommend merging this into another article like List of phobias or trying to improve your references and resubmitting. Clearfrienda 💬 02:39, 30 April 2024 (UTC)
Anthophobia /ænθəfoʊbiə / is a type of specific phobia referring to an extreme fear of flowers. Anthophobia can be caused by negative past experiences with flowers, and it is closely linked with scent.[1][unreliable source?] Anthophobia can cause someone to be afraid to all flowers or a particular species, and various different parts of a flower, such as the petals or leaves, can trigger anthophobia.[2] People with anthophobia exhibit avoidance behaviors towards flowers, however it can be cured in around 8 months through SSRI and Behavior Therapy.[3] The exact number of people with anthophobia is unknown.
Symptoms[edit]
People with anthophobia can experience panic attacks at the sight or thought of flowers.[4][unreliable source?] Other, less severe symptoms include shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, and sweating. These symptoms can vary across different people.[5]
Causes[edit]
Anthophobia is typically caused by a negative experience with flowers in childhood. Such experiences include insect bites/stings, funerals, or allergies. Genetics and family history can also cause it. Anthophobia can be caused by insect phobias, making people avoid flowers where insects may be present. Specific phobias are more common in girls than in boys.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Anthophobia". Tranceform Psychology. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
- ^ "Anthophobia (Fear of Flowers): What Is It, Causes, Symptoms". Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
- ^ Saimbi, Desiree; Sarmah, Shabdita R.; Kumar, Atmesh; Shivalkar, Rupali P.; Prasad, Sanjeeta (July 2017). "A Curious Case of Flower Phobia: Anthophobia". Annals of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India). 53 (3): 175–178. doi:10.1055/s-0040-1712760. ISSN 0379-038X.
- ^ "Fear of Flowers Phobia - Anthophobia". FEAROF. 2015-09-28. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
- ^ Team, eSoft Leadership Training (2022-05-04). "What is Anthophobia? - ESS Global Training Solutions". Retrieved 2024-04-23.