Summary: Metathesiophobia

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Metathesiophobia would be categorized under specific phobia since it demonstrates an immoderate amount of anxiety, which is commonly prompted by either anticipating or be in contact with a distinct item or situation. In most cases, the instant reaction to the various types of fear under specific phobia generally shares similar signs by exhibiting panic attacks, fast heart rates, sweaty palms or even showing physical symptoms like feeling lightheaded or having trouble breathing. For instance, a person who has a fear of flying, his or her immediate response would be painstakingly finding other ways as their means of transport like a train, boat or even a car to avoid using the airplane at all cost because getting on an airplane would cause great

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