Who is at risk for autophobia (monophobia)?

Who is at risk for autophobia (monophobia)?

Risk factors for autophobia and specific phobic disorders include:

• Borderline personality disorder (BPD): People with BPD have an intense fear of being rejected, abandoned or alone. This mental disorder makes it difficult to regulate emotions. The resulting mood swings can be hard on relationships.
• Dependent personality disorder (DPD): DPD causes you to feel incapable of taking care of yourself. You may be afraid to be alone because you feel helpless.
• Family history: Growing up with a parent or loved one who has a phobia or anxiety disorder may make you prone to the same, or different, worries.
• Gender: Specific phobic disorders affect more females than males.
• Genetics: A gene change may make certain people more prone to anxiety disorders and phobias.
• Other phobias: People with autophobia may have other phobias like agoraphobia. With agoraphobia, you may be afraid to leave your house unless someone is with you.
• Panic disorder: Panic attacks cause a racing heart rate, noncardiac chest pain and other symptoms that may feel like a heart attack. Someone with panic disorder may fear having a panic attack while they’re alone and no one can help.