Deipnophobia is a fear of dinner conversation!

Now, most while most of us find dinner small talk about the weather and sports we don’t follow to be a bit horrendous, there are people who literally experience feelings of fear and anxiety in these social situations. The thought of talking to another human being over dinner can trigger a panic attack in some cases.

Medicine may be prescribed for this condition but their side effects and/or withdrawal symptoms may be severe. Additionally, these medicines do not cure phobias; they temporarily suppress them. More therapeutic and useful treatments include counseling, hypnotherapy, and psychotherapy.

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