Metallophobia – Fear of metal objects
This Redditor’s phobia can be classified under metallophobia, which is the irrational fear of metal. As her story plays out, she finds it extremely difficult to be near metal of any kind and is only comfortable with some form of metal.
She added that she experiences an irrational fear of metal that may even transform into a full-blown panic attack if the anxiety is intense enough. Currently, there is no known cause of an irrational fear of metal, and experts believe genetics and one’s environment may play significant roles.