Apeirophobia
Apeirophobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational and persistent fear of infinity. Individuals suffering from apeirophobia experience intense distress when contemplating or encountering concepts related to the infinite, such as endlessness, eternity, or boundless space. This fear can manifest in various ways, leading to significant emotional and psychological discomfort.
The phobia is not typically associated with a fear of monkeys or apes, despite the prefix "apeiro-".
Symptoms of apeirophobia can include panic attacks, obsessive thoughts about infinity, avoidance of situations or topics
Treatment for apeirophobia typically involves therapeutic interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy.