Many times we meet some people who are afraid of colors. This is also called color phobia. In medical language it is called Chromophobia.
The fear of colors is known as chromophobia which is made by combining the Greek words chromo and phobia. Where ‘chromo’ means color and ‘phobia’ means fear. In this, people suffering from chromophobia are very afraid of colors. In this, people are often afraid of one or two colors.
People who have chromophobia disorder often get triggered by seeing some colors, they start feeling restlessness and anxiety. It may also happen that they start getting panic attacks. This is the reason why people troubled by this also avoid going out of the house and meeting people.
Reason behind Chromophobia
According to health professionals, the reason behind this has not been known. People who have anxiety disorder are at higher risk. If there is a mental illness, mood disorder or phobia disorder in someone’s family, then he is more likely to have it.
What is the fear of Different color called?
The condition of those who are afraid of orange or golden color is known as Chrysophobia. Similarly, those who are afraid of blue color are called Cyanophobia. Those who are afraid of yellow color are called Xanthophobia. The fear of brown color is called Kastanophobia, the fear of white color is called Leucophobia and the fear of black color is called Melanophobia.
What are the symptoms of Chromophobia?
When people suffering from chromophobia see the colors they are afraid of, they may show these symptoms, such as:
Feeling cold.
Dizziness and mild headache.
Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis).
Increased heartbeat.
Nausea.
Difficulty in breathing (dyspnea).
Trembling or shaking.
Upset stomach or indigestion (dyspepsia).
