Fear of changing tempos
A sudden change in a music tempo, either from fast to slow or slow to fast, seems to trigger this Redditor. He explains he feels fear when music tempos change suddenly, which hasn’t been encouraging as a music major.
Although there is no medical term for his phobia, several treatments can help. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy (talk therapy) that helps explore and understand the reason for the fear.