2006-07-15 09:54:22 · 8 answers · asked by TarasBoutiqueAtEtsy 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Coulrophobia [fear of clowns] is most commonly triggered by a traumatic experience in childhood, said Steven Luel, a psychologist in New York specializing in anxiety and phobias.
2006-07-15 09:58:25 · answer #1 · answered by ted_armentrout 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Known by a number of names - Coulrophobia and Fear of Clowns being the most common - the problem often significantly impacts the quality of life. It can cause panic attacks and keep people apart from loved ones and business associates. Symptoms typically include shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and overall feelings of dread, although everyone experiences clown fear in their own way and may have different symptoms. .
2006-07-15 17:00:00 · answer #2 · answered by Nasdaq W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coulrophobia
2006-07-15 16:58:30 · answer #3 · answered by Jim51 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coulrophobia. Some say that the fear is brought on by the wild appearance of the clown (induced by makeup, wigs, and props) that conceal their identities.
2006-07-15 16:59:01 · answer #4 · answered by Aloofly Goofy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coulrophobia.
2006-07-15 16:58:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coulrophobia as stated by everyone else. :)
2006-07-15 16:59:01 · answer #6 · answered by grahamma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coulrophobia
You, too huh? Creepy things...
2006-07-15 16:58:36 · answer #7 · answered by angib18 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clownophobia
2006-07-15 16:59:07 · answer #8 · answered by atomictulip 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋