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Research Notes on Catoptrophobia

Catoptrophobia is the irrational fear of mirrors. Those who suffer from catotrophobia may often fear that looking at a mirror will put them in contact with the supernatural or that looking into a mirror will cause it to break, giving them bad luck.1 Some common symptoms of catoptrophobia include shortness of breath, anxiety, and heart palpitations.2

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 MedicineNet: Definition of Fear of Mirrors
  2. ↑ WrongDiagnosis: Signs of Catoptrophobia
  3. ↑ SDSU Department of Psychology: Phobias

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Last update Apr. 8, 2009

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