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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