Aichmophobia is a specific phobia marked by an irrational fear of sharp or pointed objects, such as needles, knives, pencils or even a finger held at an angle. People with the condition may avoid situations where such objects are present and can experience acute anxiety from viewing an image of one. It sits alongside a cluster of related sharp-object fears and can complicate routine medical or dental care when instruments are involved.
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Type of Phenomenon Diagnostic ChapterAnxiety or Fear-Related Disorders 1 Connections
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Not to be confused with similar condition (avoidance behavior) the visual looming syndrome, where the patient does not fear sharp items, but feels pain or discomfort at gazing upon sharp objects nearby.
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Aichmophobia () is a kind of specific phobia, the morbid fear of sharp things.
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Wikipedia article 'Aichmophobia' is filed under Category:Phobias.
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