What are the symptoms of xanthophobia?

* Excessive fear or anxiety about the color yellow. This may be triggered by seeing the color yellow, thinking about the color yellow, or even talking about the color yellow.

* Avoiding situations where you might see the color yellow. This may mean staying indoors on sunny days, avoiding certain stores or restaurants, or even avoiding yellow clothing or objects.

* Physical symptoms of anxiety, such as sweating, shaking, rapid heart rate, or difficulty breathing.

* Feelings of panic or terror when you see the color yellow.

* Frightening, obsessive thoughts about the color yellow.

* Feelings of self-consciousness around others due to your fear of the color yellow.

* Difficulty sleeping, concentrating, or eating.

* Extreme cases of xanthophobia may lead to the development of agoraphobia, which is a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult.

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