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What to do if i get really bad anxiety if i'm in a car while its dark outside. i was wondering if there is an actually phobia name for this?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't think: that there is a phobia that is that specific. Achluophobia = Fear of darkness.

Dr Lopez diaz agreed

Answered 6/26/2014

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