anachrophobia

Anachrophobia is the fear of temporal displacement, often associated with time travel or time-related concepts.

Fear of temporal displacement, from a Doctor Who novel by Jonathan Morris

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
6/10

common triggers

Watching time travel movies or shows Reading about temporal paradoxes

coping strategies

Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to time-related content

risk factors

  • • History of anxiety disorders
  • • Traumatic experience related to time

Scientific Classification

Specified phobia

Historical Context

Popularized by a Doctor Who novel by Jonathan Morris

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