Gerascophobia
Fear of growing old (anxiety about ageing and its consequences).
Gerascophobia
Fear of growing old (anxiety about ageing and its consequences).
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Examples
"Gerascophobia made him obsessed with anti-ageing treatments and anxiety about the future."
"She refused to celebrate birthdays due to gerascophobia."
Mnemonic Trick
Gerasco- like 'gerontology' = aging — picture time passing quickly to recall fear.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of age-related milestones, distress about physical decline, preoccupation with youth, excessive cosmetic procedures."
Etymology
From Greek geras/gerontos = old age + phobos = fear.
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