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There is not a specific fear of open bodies of water. This fear would fall under the category of agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is a fear of wide, open spaces.
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Fear of large bodies of water?
Thalassophobia.
Is there a fear of large bodies of water at night?
Hydroamplusnoctophobia. (root latin)
What is the phobia name for being afraid of swimming in open water?
Agoraphobia, the third category of phobic disorders, is the most disabling and the most difficult to treat. Agoraphobia can be defined as the fear of being alone, or the fear of being in public places in unfamiliar settings. Some agoraphobics fear open spaces, like large bodies of water or open fields without fences. Most agoraphobics fear more than one situation, which contributes to the disabling nature of the disorder. The list of fears is long and extensive: public transportation, bridges, tunnels, crowded theaters, or simply being home alone. Agoraphobia rarely begins before age 18 or after 35. Sometimes it appears to be precipitated by major illness or stress. The fear is of a physical attack from an unknown object or animal. Though there are varying degrees of this fear, ranging from sea snakes to sharks.. in a dark water where the swimmer cannot see the bottom or a particular area is terrifying.
What is the main source of water vapor in the atmosphrere?
Evaporation from open bodies of water
Are Disney water parks open in December?
No, They fear something might freeze.
What is it called if you feel extremely nervous and anxious while around large bodies of water but it's not a fear of the water or of drowning that's causing it?
The smelly sea water
What is the word for fear of water?
Aquaphobia. Hydrophobia is a morbid fear of water.
What is the medical term for abnormal fear of death and dead bodies?
Fear of Dead Bodies and Dead Things- NecrophobiaFear of Death is known an Thanatophobia
What is the fear of open ocean called?
Thalassophobia is fear of the open ocean.
Which of the following bodies of water may be cold?
Flowing rivers and streams,Spring-fed bodies of water,Most open water except in tropical regions,All of the above
What do they call a fear of doorways?
Agoraphobia. *Agoraphobia is the fear of the open doors not the fear of open doors.
What is it called when you have a fear of fish in a tank not the kind that you eat?
I don't know the answer but, I have the same fear. I have full on panic attacks when I start to get close to an aquarium. I do not have a fear of water, or fish in open water. I can go fishing and not be afraid. It is strictly fish in a tank! There is not a name for this phobia but here are a couple that could explain why you are afraid of fish in a tank. Claustrophobia is a fear of confined spaces. Hyelophobia (or Hyalophobia), Nelophobia is a fear of glass. Aquaphobia or Hydrophobia is the fear of water.
