Dipsophobia
Fear of drinking (specific aversion to swallowing liquids or alcohol).
Dipsophobia
Fear of drinking (specific aversion to swallowing liquids or alcohol).
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Examples
"After a traumatic choking episode, he developed dipsophobia and struggled to stay hydrated."
"Dipsophobia made social toasts a nightmare for her."
Mnemonic Trick
Dips- relates to drinking (Greek dipsa = thirst) — ironically fear of drinking.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Refusal to drink, dehydration risk, panic at sight of liquids, muscle tension when swallowing."
Etymology
From Greek dipsa = thirst + phobos = fear.
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