What is the fear of fireworks called?

[Alex]

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?

[Jeff]

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.

[David]

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 "πυροτεχνικόσ", 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.

[Yiren]

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