Why Am I Afraid Of Long Words?

When you see a long word, do you feel a great deal of fear and anxiety?

Do you avoid reading so you don’t have to come across long words that’ll cause you to panic?

Do you experience a distinct fear or anxiety about social situations where you may be examined, like meeting new people?

Does the fear, anxiety, or avoidance cause clinical distress?

Is the fear or anxiety persistent and are social situations excessively avoided?

Is the fear or anxiety disproportionate to the social situation?

Based on your answers, it’s unlikely that you are afraid of long words. It may also surprise you that there are people who do experience clinical problems with long words. This condition is called sesquipedalophobia and is considered a social phobia. There is more research needed to understand the condition, but it is believed that several factors can play a role. For example, if someone as a child had trouble learning words, they may panic whenever they see a long word. Whether someone develops a certain phobia may also have to do with genetics, the environment, and brain function.

Based on your answers, you may be displaying one or more signs related to experiencing fear or anxiety regarding long words. This condition is called sesquipedalophobia and is considered a social phobia. At the moment not much is known about the causes of this phobia. More research is needed to better understand the issue. It’s of high importance to visit your doctor in case you are experiencing symptoms. He will help you to understand the fear and, if necessary, come up with a treatment plan. Friends, family, and therapy groups can also help you cope with your phobia.

Unfortunately, you are displaying symptoms typically seen among individuals who have sesquipedalophobia. Sesquipedalophobia is a fear of long words and is considered a social phobia. A phobia can be treated in several ways. The most common and effective form to treat phobias is exposure therapy. With this therapy, your response to the word that’s causing you fear will change. Cognitive behavioral therapy is also a common treatment form. It combines exposure therapy with other techniques to help you cope with your anxiety. Make sure to contact your doctor if you are experiencing symptoms.