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Eisoptrophobia
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"Eisoptrophobia" is the fear of or aversion towards an individual's own image in reflection. It is distinct from Spectrophobia, the fear of mirrors. Details People may have a fear of reflections because they fear that there might be something wrong with their face or that there is a monster sneaking up on them from behind. This type of fear can also be related to Depersonalization and Derealization, as the individual may not recognize himself/herself in their own reflection, feeling alienated by their own appearance. The condition can also be triggered by situations wherein one is self-conscious, and is actively trying to subvert this self-consciousness. In this scenario, such an individual may feel that looking into a mirror will stunt their attempts to become more extroverted. |
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