Allodoxaphobia

Allodoxaphobia (from Greek allo "other" + doxa "opinion" + phobia "fear") is the fear of other's opinions. Differences and opinions are very important to the social component. It is a rare social phobia. The sufferers experience this phobia as a response to their environment (i.e. an online debate in which they feel set back or where their opinion is not accounted for or does not seem to matter at all). Allodoxaphobia is often seen in individuals when they are involved in some discussion and another person starts putting in their opinions, ultimately leading them to fear and take distance from confrontation and arguments. Sufferers of allodoxaphobia will avoid getting into conversations and/or not participate in any activity, to avoid conflicts.

If an allodoxaphobe hears someone's opinion(s), he/she may experience following symptoms: nausea, fast heartbeat, rapid and shallow breathing, and angriness. Treatments for this condition may include gaining confidence via slowly involving them in small self-opinionated discussions. The phobia can also be professionally treated with means such as medications,, counseling, , and. In some cases, the person may be scared by the word,"opinion." If someone were to say,"That's just my opinion, but its different for me", The allodoxaphobe would become nervous and afraid.