What is the phobia of mathematics or numbers called?
The phobia of mathematics or numbers is called arithmophobia. It is a specific phobia, an anxiety disorder that causes an individual to have an intense and irrational fear of numbers or mathematical concepts. People with arithmophobia may avoid situations involving mathematics, such as school or work, and may experience significant anxiety or panic attacks when exposed to numbers. Symptoms can include sweating, trembling, increased heart rate, and shortness of breath. Treatment typically involves cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy, gradually exposing the individual to the feared situations.
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