water phobia

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An irrational fear of water, also known as aquaphobia.

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  • She developed a severe water phobia after a near-drowning incident.
  • Children often have a water phobia which makes swimming lessons difficult.
  • His water phobia prevents him from enjoying beach holidays.
  • Therapy helped him to gradually overcome his water phobia.
  • Many people experience a mild water phobia in deep pools.
  • The doctor diagnosed her with aquaphobia, a type of water phobia.
  • Symptoms of water phobia include panic attacks and shortness of breath.
  • Facing his water phobia, he bravely stepped into the shallow end of the pool.
  • Living near the ocean was challenging for him due to his intense water phobia.
  • Awareness campaigns aim to help individuals understand and manage their water phobia.