Monophobia (from the Greek words "monos" - one and "phobos" - fear) is a panicky fear of being alone.
People suffering from monophobia experience intense anxiety at the thought of being alone, without the company of other people. They avoid situations in which they may find themselves isolated from others, even for a short time.
Symptoms of monophobia include panic attacks, rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, and feeling short of breath. These symptoms can occur both when thinking about loneliness and in a real situation when a person is left alone.
Treatment for monophobia includes psychotherapy, during which the patient gradually learns to tolerate loneliness. Medicines may also be used to relieve anxiety. With the gradual development of the skills of being alone alone, the symptoms of monophobia weaken.
Monophobia, or phobia of loneliness, is a type of social phobia. What is it? Monophobia is accompanied by the fear of being completely alone, even in a familiar place. A person is careful not to use public transport and, when meeting with friends, does not go into public places.
Monophobia is a personality disorder in which a person experiences an intense fear of being alone, even minimally. This phobia is characterized by the fact that a person is often preoccupied with his fears and tries to hide his need for constant communication with other people. Monophobia is considered an extreme form of social phobia and avoidant personality disorder.