5 Tech Phobias You Never Knew Existed

When we hear the word "phobia," we think of a fear of spiders, heights or flying. But phobic reactions can be triggered by just about anything — even computers and phones

With the widespread use of technology, names for these tech-induced fears and anxieties have long circulated the web. However, the mental health care diagnostic manual, DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition), does not list out particular phobias. In fact, patients are only technically diagnosed as having a "specific phobia" paired with one of five categories: animal, blood-injection-injury, natural environment, situational or other. Read more...

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