What are eisoptrophobia symptoms?

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What are eisoptrophobia symptoms?

Seeing a mirror can cause a combination of negative behaviors and physical responses.

Negative behaviors:

You may go out of your way to avoid mirrors by:

  • Removing mirrors from your home.
  • Not buying items, like makeup kits, that have mirrors.
  • Giving up your driver’s license because the safety mirrors make you uncomfortable.
  • Avoiding public outings due to fear that you’ll encounter a mirror.

Physical responses:

Physical symptoms may include:

  • Chills.
  • Dizziness and lightheadedness.
  • Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis).
  • Heart palpitations.
  • Nausea.
  • Shortness of breath (dyspnea).
  • Trembling or shaking.
  • Upset stomach or indigestion (dyspepsia).

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