Methyphobia

Methyphobia (from Greek methy, "alcohol"), or potophobia (from Latin poto, "drink") is a fear of alcohol, such as beer and wine. Sufferers of methyphobia would avoid drinking alcohol as well as encountering someone who drinks it. A common cause of fear is the alcohol's effects on person's behavior with more violence and abuse.

Most cases of methyphobia are self-diagnosed and is commonly considered. If sufferers drink alcohol or when getting near intoxicated people, they may suffer a variety of symptoms including


 * Dry mouth
 * Heart palpitations
 * Numbness
 * Heightened senses
 * Breathlessness
 * Feeling dizzy
 * Muscle tension
 * Hyperventilation
 * Trembling
 * Rapid heartbeat
 * Feeling out of control
 * Feeling trapped and unable to escape
 * Intense feeling of impending disaster.

There are many available treatment options for methyphobia, including, s, , , and. For severe sufferers, anti-anxiety medication can be used ever independently or together with other methods listed.