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| '''Haphephobia'''<ref name="names1" /> (also known as '''aphephobia''',<ref name="names1" /> '''haphophobia''',<ref name="names3">{{cite book|title=-ologies & -isms|author1=Laurence Urdang|author2=Anne Ryle|author3=Tanya H. Lee|pages=|year=1986|publisher=Gale Research Co.|isbn=0810311968|url=https://archive.org/details/ologiesisms03rdunse/page/557}}</ref> '''hapnophobia''', '''haptephobia''',<ref name="names1" /> '''haptophobia''',<ref name="names1" /><ref name="names3"/> '''thixophobia |
'''Haphephobia'''<ref name="names1" /> (also known as '''aphephobia''',<ref name="names1" /> '''haphophobia''',<ref name="names3">{{cite book|title=-ologies & -isms|author1=Laurence Urdang|author2=Anne Ryle|author3=Tanya H. Lee|pages=|year=1986|publisher=Gale Research Co.|isbn=0810311968|url=https://archive.org/details/ologiesisms03rdunse/page/557}}</ref> '''hapnophobia''', '''haptephobia''',<ref name="names1" /> '''haptophobia''',<ref name="names1" /><ref name="names3"/> '''thixophobia''',<ref name="names1">{{cite book|title=There's a Word for It! |author=Charles Harrington Elster|pages=160|year=1996|publisher=Scribner|isbn=0684824558}}</ref> '''aphenphosmphobia''') is a ] that involves the fear of touching or of being touched. | ||
| ==Signs and symptoms== | ==Signs and symptoms== | ||
| As with other phobias and anxiety conditions, haphephobia may come with anxiety and stress-related symptoms that vary among those that suffer from it. A non-exhaustive list of potential symptoms that those suffering from haphephobia may have includes:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/specific-phobias/symptoms|title=Symptoms|publisher=Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA}}</ref> | As with other phobias and anxiety conditions, haphephobia may come with anxiety and stress-related symptoms that vary among those that suffer from it. A non-exhaustive list of potential symptoms that those suffering from haphephobia may have includes:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/specific-phobias/symptoms|title=Symptoms|publisher=Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA}}</ref> | ||
| *Chest pain | *] | ||
| *Choking sensation | *] | ||
| *Cold or hot flushes | *Cold or hot flushes | ||
| *] | *] | ||
| *Dissociation | *] | ||
| *Dizziness | *] | ||
| *Fear of dying | *Fear of dying | ||
| *Fear of loss of control | *Fear of loss of control | ||
| *Feeling of being trapped | *Feeling of being trapped | ||
| *Heart palpitations | *] | ||
| *Hyperventilation | *] | ||
| *Nausea | *] | ||
| *Sense of impending danger | *Sense of impending danger | ||
| *Sweating | *] | ||
| *Tingling and shivering sensations | *Tingling and shivering sensations | ||
| *Trembling | *Trembling | ||
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| *In the 2012 Nintendo tactical RPG '']'', the character Libra suffers from haphephobia as a result of his abusive and neglectful parents. | *In the 2012 Nintendo tactical RPG '']'', the character Libra suffers from haphephobia as a result of his abusive and neglectful parents. | ||
| * In the 2011 erotic novel '']'', Christian Grey suffers from haphephobia as a result of childhood abuse (including cigarette burns inflicted on his upper body) and neglect. | * In the 2011 erotic novel '']'', Christian Grey suffers from haphephobia as a result of childhood abuse (including cigarette burns inflicted on his upper body) and neglect. | ||
| *In the 2013 |
*In the 2013 trilogy '']'', one of the main characters, Andrew Minyard, suffers from haphephobia due to his abusive childhood spent in foster care. Throughout the series, his condition and his mentality regarding it are explored. | ||
| *In the 2015 novel ''Echoes'' by Laura Tisdall, the main character, Mallory Park, suffers from haphephobia, and wears gloves as a result. | *In the 2015 novel ''Echoes'' by Laura Tisdall, the main character, Mallory Park, suffers from haphephobia, and wears gloves as a result. | ||
| *In the 2015 film '']'', the protagonist, played by ], suffers from the condition.<ref> scripts.com</ref> | *In the 2015 film '']'', the protagonist, played by ], suffers from the condition.<ref> scripts.com</ref> | ||
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| *In the 2015 novel '']'', protagonist Kaz Brekker suffers from this condition, causing him to wear gloves and take other measures in order to avoid skin contact. His struggles with haphephobia and attempts to overcome it are explored as a subplot throughout the duology. | *In the 2015 novel '']'', protagonist Kaz Brekker suffers from this condition, causing him to wear gloves and take other measures in order to avoid skin contact. His struggles with haphephobia and attempts to overcome it are explored as a subplot throughout the duology. | ||
| *In the ] novel '']'' it is revealed his former Sergeant Neagley has haphephobia.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Child |first1=Lee |title=Night School: A Jack Reacher Novel |date=7 November 2016 |publisher=Random House Publishing Group |isbn=978-0-8041-7881-5 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PykwCwAAQBAJ&q=Jack+Reacher+night+school+haptephobia&pg=PA175 |language=en}}</ref> | *In the ] novel '']'' it is revealed his former Sergeant Neagley has haphephobia.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Child |first1=Lee |title=Night School: A Jack Reacher Novel |date=7 November 2016 |publisher=Random House Publishing Group |isbn=978-0-8041-7881-5 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PykwCwAAQBAJ&q=Jack+Reacher+night+school+haptephobia&pg=PA175 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| * In the 2019 game '']'', the main character Sam Porter suffers from haphephobia (which is referred to in-game as aphenphosmphobia) and his condition is shown throughout the game.<ref> |
* In the 2019 game '']'', the main character Sam Porter suffers from haphephobia (which is referred to in-game as aphenphosmphobia) and his condition is shown throughout the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/death-stranding-aphenphosmphobia/|title=What is aphenphosmphobia in Death Stranding?|website=GamesRadar+|first1=Leon|last1=Hurley|date=7 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vg247.com/2019/11/08/death-stranding-aphenphosmphobia-chiral/|title=Death Stranding – what is Aphenphosmphobia and how does it affect Sam?|first1=Kirk|last1=McKeand|website=VG247}}</ref> | ||
| * In season 17, episode 8 of '']'', "It's All Too Much", a patient with haphephobia is treated by two of the show's characters, Maggie and Winston. | |||
| * In Chinese drama series '']'', the main lead Gu Rong suffers from haphephobia and only goes easy with Su Jingjing. <ref>{{Citation |title=Cute Bodyguard {{!}} Mainland China {{!}} Drama {{!}} Watch with English Subtitles & More ✔️ |url=https://www.viki.com/tv/38881c-cute-bodyguard |language=en |access-date=2022-10-26}}</ref> | * In Chinese drama series '']'', the main lead Gu Rong suffers from haphephobia and only goes easy with Su Jingjing. <ref>{{Citation |title=Cute Bodyguard {{!}} Mainland China {{!}} Drama {{!}} Watch with English Subtitles & More ✔️ |url=https://www.viki.com/tv/38881c-cute-bodyguard |language=en |access-date=2022-10-26}}</ref> | ||
| * In the 2016 Indonesian novel ''Jakarta Sebelum Pagi,'' one of the main characters, Abel suffers from |
* In the 2016 Indonesian novel ''Jakarta Sebelum Pagi,'' one of the main characters, Abel suffers from haphephobia and ligyrophobia. | ||
| * In the 2024 Indian Telugu film ], the main character suffers from haphephobia and the story revolves around his quest to find the cure. | |||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| Haphephobia | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Haphophobia |
| Specialty | Psychiatry |
Haphephobia (also known as aphephobia, haphophobia, hapnophobia, haptephobia, haptophobia, thixophobia, aphenphosmphobia) is a specific phobia that involves the fear of touching or of being touched.
Signs and symptoms
As with other phobias and anxiety conditions, haphephobia may come with anxiety and stress-related symptoms that vary among those that suffer from it. A non-exhaustive list of potential symptoms that those suffering from haphephobia may have includes:
- Chest pain
- Choking sensation
- Cold or hot flushes
- Cholinergic urticaria
- Dissociation
- Dizziness
- Fear of dying
- Fear of loss of control
- Feeling of being trapped
- Heart palpitations
- Hyperventilation
- Nausea
- Sense of impending danger
- Sweating
- Tingling and shivering sensations
- Trembling
Popular culture
- In the 1987 teen film Three O'Clock High, the main antagonist Buddy Revell physically assaults anyone who physically touches him.
- In the 1989 manga Berserk, the main character Guts suffers from haphephobia as a result of being raped as a child.
- In the 2007 film Lars and the Real Girl, the main character Lars Lindstrom describes being touched by others as a burning sensation, and refuses to allow this for most of the film.
- In the 2007 manga Freezing, the main heroine has this phobia due to her traumatic background. This is a very notable case of it.
- In the 2012 Nintendo tactical RPG Fire Emblem Awakening, the character Libra suffers from haphephobia as a result of his abusive and neglectful parents.
- In the 2011 erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey, Christian Grey suffers from haphephobia as a result of childhood abuse (including cigarette burns inflicted on his upper body) and neglect.
- In the 2013 trilogy All For The Game, one of the main characters, Andrew Minyard, suffers from haphephobia due to his abusive childhood spent in foster care. Throughout the series, his condition and his mentality regarding it are explored.
- In the 2015 novel Echoes by Laura Tisdall, the main character, Mallory Park, suffers from haphephobia, and wears gloves as a result.
- In the 2015 film Our Brand Is Crisis, the protagonist, played by Sandra Bullock, suffers from the condition.
- In the 2015 TV series Mr. Robot, protagonist Elliot Alderson is strongly implied to suffer from haphephobia, frequently avoiding the touch of others.
- In the 2015 novel Six of Crows, protagonist Kaz Brekker suffers from this condition, causing him to wear gloves and take other measures in order to avoid skin contact. His struggles with haphephobia and attempts to overcome it are explored as a subplot throughout the duology.
- In the Jack Reacher novel Night School it is revealed his former Sergeant Neagley has haphephobia.
- In the 2019 game Death Stranding, the main character Sam Porter suffers from haphephobia (which is referred to in-game as aphenphosmphobia) and his condition is shown throughout the game.
- In Chinese drama series Cute Bodygaurd, the main lead Gu Rong suffers from haphephobia and only goes easy with Su Jingjing.
- In the 2016 Indonesian novel Jakarta Sebelum Pagi, one of the main characters, Abel suffers from haphephobia and ligyrophobia.
- In the 2024 Indian Telugu film Gaami, the main character suffers from haphephobia and the story revolves around his quest to find the cure.
See also
References
- ^ Charles Harrington Elster (1996). There's a Word for It!. Scribner. p. 160. ISBN 0684824558.
- ^ Laurence Urdang; Anne Ryle; Tanya H. Lee (1986). -ologies & -isms. Gale Research Co. pp. 557. ISBN 0810311968.
- "Symptoms". Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA.
- Our brand is crisis scripts.com
- Child, Lee (7 November 2016). Night School: A Jack Reacher Novel. Random House Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-8041-7881-5.
- Hurley, Leon (7 November 2024). "What is aphenphosmphobia in Death Stranding?". GamesRadar+.
- McKeand, Kirk. "Death Stranding – what is Aphenphosmphobia and how does it affect Sam?". VG247.
- Cute Bodyguard | Mainland China | Drama | Watch with English Subtitles & More ✔️, retrieved 2022-10-26