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Achluophobia
Achluophobia: The Fear of Darkness
Achluophobia is the intense fear of darkness, also called "Nyctophobia" or "Myctophobia". This is often prompted by witnessing traumatic events in the darkness, especially in childhood.
Famous People Who Suffer From Achluophobia
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By: Megan Busbice
- Megan Fox
- Rafael Nadal (a professional tennis player)
- Keanu Reeves
Signs and Symptoms
People suffering from achluophobia are often experience an irregular heartbeat, sleepless nights, weight loss, sweating, nausea, disability to do routine activities, and the inability to speak and think normally. This fear can also affect your professional career and social life.
Movies About Achluophobia
Treatment
- Anti-Anxiety Medication
- Psychotherapy
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Exposure Therapy
- Relaxation Techniques
When you're talking about being afraid of the dark, just about any horror movie will do the job. But I was able to find one example of a movie specifically about achluophobia.
*I just thought I'd warn you before I pulled up the poster: the make-up artists did a very... interesting... job.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0308252/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_1