What is the fear of fireworks called?
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11-27-2012, 06:42 AM
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What is the fear of fireworks called?
I'm 13 and ever since I was a toddler I remember being absolutely petrified of fireworks.
I mean it once got so bad that I started screaming and bawling my eyes out in front of everyone because someone had just started to light one. Also I can't be in the same room as the television if fireworks are on tv it's that bad. I can't be anywhere near fireworks without having a panic attack and its really bothering me because I can't go out with my friends to bonfires at all and I love bonfires except for the fireworks. And I'm just wondering if it is an actual fear. Can anyone help? Ads |
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11-27-2012, 06:51 AM
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I'd refer you to here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...849AAN68uO
Which is probably a fear 2 different things. Fear of Loud Sounds and fear of bright sudden lights. Ads |
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11-27-2012, 06:51 AM
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There is indeed a name for the fear of fireworks, namely:
pyrotechnophobia "Pyrotechnics" is the art and science of fireworks. The Greek word for pyrotechnic is "πυÏοτεχνικόσ", meaning "fire art" (pyro-, fire + techne, art). "Phobia" is Greek for an irrational fear. Although "pyrotechnophobia" isn't a recognised psychological term (it's a mixture of phobias of bright lights and loud noises), the word is used by sufferers: http://sarahcwainright.wordpress.com/201...hnophobia/ http://www.xojane.com/it-happened-to-me/...chnophobia https://twitter.com/Volume_Knob/statuses...4406754305 http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_phobia_is..._fireworks And of course, most domestic animals such as cats and dogs are known to suffer from a fear of fireworks. |
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11-27-2012, 06:51 AM
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Kovtapyroergasoiphobia
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