The Fear of Clocks—Chronomentrophobia

the fear of clocks

Most people don’t think twice about clocks, but for some, they trigger intense anxiety.

Chronomentrophobia is the irrational fear of timepieces, often linked to a fear of time passing too quickly or uncontrollably.

This phobia is sometimes associated with trauma, existential dread, or even childhood experiences where clocks symbolized strict rules and deadlines.

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