What is dystychiphobia?

What is dystychiphobia?

People who have dystychiphobia (dis-TITCH-a-phobia) have a fear of accidents. Someone with dystychiphobia has extreme anxiety at the thought of being in an accident. They stay away from situations where one might happen, even if an accident is unlikely. This condition may affect their ability to go to work, school, shopping and other places.

“Dys” and “tych” are the Greek words for bad and accident. “Phobia” means fear.