Hobophobia is the fear of bums or beggars. Some people fear bums and beggars because they are afraid of catching germs or being robbed. Hobophobia is considered to be a specific phobia, which is discussed on the home page.
Symptoms of Fear of Bums or Beggars
Those who truly possess an excessive fear of having an accident will often exhibit some of the following symptoms:
- Anxiety
- Breathlessness
- Excessive sweating
- Dry mouth
- Shaking
- Being overly cautious
- Heart palpitations
- Inability to speak
- Becoming angry
- A feeling of detachment from reality
- Uncontrollable shaking
- Feelings of unsteadiness
