Some even fear common words of moderate length.
How Do You Spell the Fear of Long Words?
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You might mentally lock up when confronted with particularly long words.
Children with hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia might develop school-related phobias or lose interest in their academics.
Seek advice from a trained mental health professional if you suspect you have hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
Another potentially related fear ismetrophobiaor the fear of poetry.
Logophobia is the fear of words altogether.
This might encompass only words with particular sounds, suffixes, prefixes, etc.
or words at large.
Research suggests thatgenetics may play a roleas well.
A college professor who is constantly exposed to lengthy words might have serious difficulties at work, for instance.
Treating a specific phobia such as hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia may involve medication, psychotherapy, or both.
Look for opportunities to learn new words through reading or everyday conversation.
Additionally, if you come across an unfamiliar word, look it up.
Developing a level of familiarity with the word may help ease your symptoms of anxiety.
If your symptoms are more serious and impacting your daily life, professional assistance may be needed.
The Takeaway
Living with a phobia can be difficult.
However, proper treatment can help relieve symptoms and provide coping strategies.
They have tools that can help you manage your fear.
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