Most common questions used to investigate
Do you experience feelings of intense fear or panic when thinking of falling in love?
Do you experience a rapid heartbeat when thinking of falling in love?
Do you have difficulties breathing when thinking of falling in love?
Do you start sweating when thinking of falling in love?
Do you experience nausea when thinking of falling in love?
Do you experience difficulties functioning when thinking of falling in love?
Do you experience avoidance when thinking of falling in love?
Common conclusions
Based on your answers, it’s unlikely that you have a clinical problem with falling in love. However, there are people who experience an overwhelming fear of love or of becoming emotionally connected with another person. If the symptoms of this condition are left untreated, they can have a negative impact on someone’s daily activities, and they can also lead to additional complications. Love can be an amazing thing in life, but at the same time it may cause some anxiety. It’s completely normal to experience some apprehension, but if the thought of falling in love makes you feel unreasonably terrified, you should talk to your doctor.
Based on your answers, you are displaying some signs of feeling afraid to fall in love. It’s normal to experience a bit of fear and apprehension, but if someone experiences an overwhelming, intense fear of falling in love, the person may suffer from philophobia. It often happens that people who have philophobia also suffer from social anxiety disorder. If your symptoms are having a significant impact on your life, it’s important to seek medical help. Remember that if the condition is left untreated, it can lead to additional problems.
Unfortunately, you are displaying symptoms typically seen among individuals who have philophobia. This condition is described as an overwhelming fear of falling in love. The phobia is so intense that it has a negative impact on your daily activities. If the fear is indeed overwhelming, you should seek help. If left untreated, philophobia may cause additional complications including social isolation, depression, and substance abuse. Treatment options may include therapy, medication, lifestyle changes or a combination of these.
References
https://www.healthline.com/health/philophobia
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