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Hypnophobia, also termed clinophobia or somniphobia, is the often irrational and excessive fear of sleep. It may result from a feeling of control loss, or from repeating nightmares or anxiety over the loss of time that could be spent accomplishing tasks or maximizing leisure time instead of sleeping. The prefix ''hypno-'' originates from the Greek word ύπνος ''hypnos'', which means sleep.〔(hypno- - Definition of hypno )〕 ==Basic symptoms== Hypnophobia is typically thought to have numerous symptoms which affect the body. These symptoms can affect the patient both physically and mentally. Many feel anxiety when talking about the subject of sleep or even thinking about it. Although hypnophobia is a relatively common form of anxiety disorder it can be difficult to treat.〔(Hypnophobia : Phobia : Fears and Phobias (Health Glossary Category) )〕 *Rapid breathing *Shortness of breath *Confusion *Sweating *Feelings of panic, dread, and terror *Sleepiness *Dry mouth *Drowsiness *Trembling *Irregular heartbeat *Nausea The symptoms may differ for different patients and may experience them in their own way. There are numerous prescription drugs for hypnophobia, but the side effects and withdrawal symptoms can be severe. The prescribed drugs do not cure this illness but only temporarily suppress the symptom. 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「Hypnophobia」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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