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Ablutophobia (from Latin ablutere 'to wash off") is the persistent, abnormal and unwarranted fear of bathing, washing, or cleaning. This phobia is a situational specific phobia. Ablutophobia tends to be more common in children and females than in males. However, the fear generally dissipates in children as they learn that bathing is not something to be feared.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-ablutophobia.htm )〕 == Symptoms == The symptoms of Ablutophobia as well as many specific phobias are as follows: * Feelings of panic, dread, horror, or terror * Recognition that the fear goes beyond normal boundaries and the actual threat of danger * Reactions that are automatic and uncontrollable, practically taking over the person’s thoughts * Rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, trembling, and an overwhelming desire to flee the situation—all the physical reactions associated with extreme fear * Extreme measures taken to avoid the feared object or situation.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.psychiatry.org/phobias )〕 Feelings of shame are also not uncommon. Many cultures place a heavy value on cleanliness, and refusing to bathe can make someone the target of mockery or teasing, which can increase the severity of the phobia. It may also cause the sufferer to not seek treatment.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-ablutophobia.htm )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ablutophobia」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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