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Nyctophobia

Nyctophobia. Alex, Sam, Alek, Savannah. THIRD MOST COMMON PHOBIA. Definition. Pathological fear of the dark, an abnormal and persistant dread of the dark. GREEK- “ny”- night “phobos”- fear medical term -“nyctalopia” (night blindness) or “scotophobia”. Fast heart beat Chest pain

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Nyctophobia

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  1. Nyctophobia Alex, Sam, Alek, Savannah

  2. THIRD MOST COMMON PHOBIA

  3. Definition • Pathological fear of the dark, an abnormal and persistant dread of the dark. • GREEK- “ny”- night “phobos”- fear • medical term -“nyctalopia” (night blindness) or “scotophobia”

  4. Fast heart beat Chest pain Fear of dying Dizziness Parenthesis Nausea Sweatiness Disorientation Loss of Control Panic Attacks Signs/Symptoms

  5. Causes/Detection • More common in kids • Adults • Needs to be prevented early

  6. Treatment • Psychological therapy • Anxiety Medication • Hypnosis

  7. Self Help • Facing the Monster in the Closet • Darkness = not a threat • Night-light

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