Gerascophobia

Gerascophobia (from Greek geraso, meaning "I am getting old") is the fear of getting old or aging. People fear growing older mainly because they are getting closer to their demise.

Sufferers can have following symptoms — thoughts of dying, depression, fainting, inability to think or express oneself clearly, shaking and shivering, palpations and rapid breathing.

Gerascophobia can be treated using a variety of methods, like, , , , and medications.

Gerascophobia is related to gerontophobia, fear of the elderly.