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Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia

Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia - Fear of long words.

Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia is possibly the most ironic of the phobias. Being a fear of long words means that someone must have a sense of humour, as this is one of, if not the longest named phobias.

Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia may be a serious phobia, but it is treatable. The fear of long words can often be treated with psychotherapy, hypnotherapy or by trying to find the underlying cause.

Often is the case with Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia is that that there was some sort of traumatic event in the patient's life that caused this fear of long words, with a little therapy or by hitting the fear head on, this can often be cured.

Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia has been know to ruin people's lives. Living with the fear of long words is often very difficult, but with time, it can be possible.