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One of the longest words in the dictionary is hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia. You might not know what it means, but it\u2019s actually a medical term that\u2019s about as ironic as it gets. The term means the fear of long words, and those who actually suffer from the condition would panic upon hearing the word. It might seem like a plot device fitting for a comedy movie, but this condition is actually very serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who suffer from it generally struggle to live their life out normally. There are various symptoms that could develop as a result of the condition. Studies have shown that treating the condition early on is the best way to get rid of it. That being said, you can\u2019t treat it early if you don\u2019t know that you have it. Without further adieu, here are eight common symptoms that you can use to diagnose the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Difficulty Reading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As you can imagine, those who have a fear of long words are bound to have reading difficulties. This can often be mistaken for dyslexia. That being said, there are a few key differences between the two and there\u2019s even a method of distinguishing one from the other. Those who have dyslexia <\/a>find it physically difficult to make out words and their meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast, those who struggle to read due to a fear of long words are able to comprehend what the words mean but often read far slower due to their constant fear that they might run into a long word. They might even avoid reading altogether if their phobia of long words is particularly severe. If you notice that your child is experiencing this symptom then it might be a result of their fear of long words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Drug Abuse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There have been some patients with a fear of long words who become drug abusers as a result of the phobia<\/a>. You might be wondering how the two would correlate to one another seeing as there\u2019s obvious about the phobia that would make those affected use drugs. What you might not realize is that those who suffer from the condition have to deal with constant fear on a daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are quite a few patients with the condition who can\u2019t deal with it themselves and turn to narcotics for relief. They report that the use of narcotics can reduce the severity of their phobia by calming their minds. That being said, regardless of whether or not it actually works, the reliance on drugs to relieve the symptoms associated with the phobia can lead to long-term drug abuse. If someone has difficulties reading and abuses narcotics then it may be a symptom of their fear of long words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Alcoholism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another symptom that could develop as a direct result of fear of long words is alcoholism<\/a>. Much like with drug abuse, this is a learned reliance that develops when patients who suffer from the condition use alcohol to alleviate the severity of their constant fear. Those who suffer from a fear of long words have said that consuming alcohol calms them down and reduces their fear for long words making it easier to not only go about their but even read some books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, while there have been some anecdotal reports on alcohol relieving phobias like a fear of long words, it\u2019s not advisable to do so as this can lead to alcoholism. Various case studies have shown that treating the phobia itself can reduce the reliance on alcohol since the fear of long words becomes less severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Social Isolation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another common symptom of fear of long words is social isolation<\/a>. Those who are different \u2014 especially in school \u2014 could be mocked by their classmates as a result and become an outcast amongst peers. Many people with a fear of long words are labeled are weird by the people they meet and thus have few friends as a result if any.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s worth noting that there are some people with a fear of long words that still manage to have thriving social lives, but not all patients with the condition are so lucky. There are many patients who suffer from a fear of long words and don\u2019t have friends as a result. If you notice that your child is struggling to read and doesn\u2019t have many friends then this may be a symptom of fear of long words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Suicide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On the more severe end of the spectrum, suicide <\/a>can also be a symptom of fear of long words. Phobias, in general, can increase the odds of someone committing suicide at some point throughout the course of their life. This is due to the fact that they have a severe and irrational fear of something that\u2019s probably harmless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those with arachnophobia or claustrophobia aren\u2019t at a very high risk of suicide due to the fact that small spaces and spiders are both relatively rare. In contrast, those with a fear of long words are in constant fear since a long word could be anywhere in the world. The days, months, and even years of being in fear can take a toll on the mental health of the patient and lead to them committing suicide as a result. While suicide is a more extreme symptom of fear of long words, it does happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Moodiness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another symptom of fear of long words could be moodiness<\/a>. Those who suffer from a fear of long words are often stressed out as a result of the phobia and thus may have a tendency to snap at people for little to no reason. There are some other mental disorders that could lead to moodiness such as bipolar disorder but the key way to differentiate between the two is to analyze when the moodiness occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the person in question is relatively calm or even happy then becomes highly irritable after reading something then it\u2019s likely a symptom of fear of long words. The mood swing could be triggered either just by reading or perhaps because they saw a long word in whatever they were reading. In either case, you should refrain from escalating the situation further and instead give them some time alone to calm down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Stroke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stress hormones are known to raise blood pressure in the human body. That being the case, you can see why those with a fear of long words would be at a higher risk of stroke. Hypertension is a common symptom of hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is due to the fact that there are more stress levels in the body of someone with a fear of long words than someone who isn\u2019t suffering from the condition. Constant fear leads to these higher stress hormone levels which in turn can cause hypertension and eventually even a stroke<\/a>. Treating the phobia is the best way to mitigate such an incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Heart Disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the same vein, heart disease is also a common symptom of those who suffer from a fear of long words. Hypertension brought on by a fear of long words is often chronic. Those with blood pressures<\/a> that are consistently higher than normal will be at higher risk for various heart conditions. For instance, aortic dissections are far more likely in those with high blood pressures. Aortic aneurysms could also occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why some doctors advise that patients with a fear of long words should regularly do moderate cardio workouts so that their hearts can stay healthy. There have been quite a few studies showing that the rate of heart disease is higher in those with a fear of long words in comparison to baseline tests. If you want to protect your heart from these conditions then be sure to treat your fear of long words immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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