Introduction

The fear of being touched is a very common phobia and is known as aphenphosmphobia. The word aphenphosmphobia comes from the Greek word apo meaning away from and phein meaning to touch. This fear may be related to some type of trauma or abuse in a person's past. There are many different types of behaviors that can occur when someone has this phobia including crying, screaming, flinching or moving away when they are touched by another person.

Aphenphosmphobia - the fear of being touched - is a fairly common phobia which can be found in adult males and females.

Aphenphosmphobia is the fear of being touched and/or getting close to others. This phobia can be found in adult males and females, though it may be more common among females. The word “aphenphosmphobia” comes from two Greek words: “aphenos” (meaning "without") and "phobos" (meaning "fear").

Unlike most phobias, aphenphosmphobia usually develops during childhood or adolescence rather than adulthood. It's also possible for this phobia to develop because an individual was physically abused as a child; however, this is less common than other causes such as genetics or family history since studies have shown that 60% of children with aphenphosmphobia have no family history at all!

The more you learn about your fears, the more you will understand them and the more likely you are to overcome them.

If you have aphenphosmphobia, you are likely to be uncomfortable or even terrified at the prospect of being touched. Whether it's a stranger, a friend or your partner, being touched by someone can leave you feeling violated and scared.

This phobia is common among people who were abused as children or suffered some kind of physical abuse later in life. People who have this phobia may also have other phobias such as agoraphobia (fear of leaving home), claustrophobia (fear of confined spaces) and/or social anxiety disorder.

Conclusion

The more you learn about your fears, the more you will understand them and the more likely you are to overcome them.