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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.


What does thatophobia mean?

"Thalassophobia" is a term used to describe an intense fear of the sea or open, deep bodies of water. People with thalassophobia may experience anxiety, panic attacks, or avoidance behaviors when faced with situations involving the ocean or large bodies of water.


Is there a fear of large bodies of water at night?

Hydroamplusnoctophobia. (root latin)


What is it called if you are scared of water?

Fear of water is called aquaphobia. It is an anxiety disorder characterized by a persistent and intense fear of water, which can manifest as a fear of swimming, getting wet, or even being near large bodies of water.


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 fear is the fear of pools?

The fear of pools is known as aquaphobia. It is a specific phobia characterized by an irrational and extreme fear of water, particularly large bodies of water like pools. This fear can be triggered by various factors, such as a negative past experience or a fear of drowning.


Are Disney water parks open in December?

No, They fear something might freeze.


What is the word for fear of water?

Aquaphobia. Hydrophobia is a morbid fear of water.


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 fear of open ocean called?

Thalassophobia is fear of the open ocean.


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 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