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What is thermal phobia?

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Thermophobia is the fear of heat. Sufferers from this fear experience anxiety even though they realize their fear is irrational. To avoid heat, they may live in a cold climate, wear light clothing, stay indoors on warm days, and avoid hot water and hot foods.

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Thermophobia is intolerance for high temperatures by either inorganic materials or organisms

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