Chronophobia is defined as the persistent and often irrational fear of the passing time. Since time can be considered as a “specific object”, chronophobia falls under the category of specific phobias. The word chronophobia is derived from Greek ‘chronos’ meaning time and phobos meaning fear.

The question of time has always baffled mankind: many writers, philosophers, scientists, and social critics have tried to research its elusive nature. In case of persistent chronophobia, the sufferer develops an extreme fear of passing time in that; s/he suddenly feels that the present moment is going to be in the past soon and this thought can terrify him/her. The phobic obsesses over time; s/he is extremely anxious so much so that it affects his/her day-to-day functioning. The phobia mainly affects prison inmates, elderly people or individuals who may already be suffering from various anxiety disorders.

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