Myrmecophobia: Who is afraid of ants? Which vitamin deficiency causes this?

Ant phobia: A shocking incident has come to light in Telangana's Sangareddy district, where a 25-year-old woman committed suicide due to her fear of ants. Let us explain why this happens.

 

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Fear of Ants: Many people are afraid of many things. For example, some are afraid of lizards, some of snakes, and some of other things. But did you know that some people are also afraid of ants? It may sound a bit strange and like a movie story, but it is true that some people are afraid of ants, and the reason for this is nothing but a deficiency of certain vitamins in their bodies. Let us tell you about it in detail.

What is the matter?

In fact, a shocking incident has come to light in Telangana's Sangareddy district, where a 25-year-old woman committed suicide due to a fear of ants. The incident occurred on November 4th. According to police, the woman had been afraid of ants since childhood and had received counseling in her native village regarding this issue. Before her suicide, she wrote a letter, "I'm sorry I can't live with these ants. Take care of your daughter. Be careful."

Why are you afraid of ants?

This type of phobia is called myrmecophobia. It is a specific phobia in which a person experiences an extreme fear or anxiety of ants. This fear is so intense that even the thought of ants makes the person uneasy. In some cases, people avoid being around ants, fearing eating outside or gardening. People who are afraid of ants may experience a number of physical and psychological symptoms, such as a rapid heartbeat, sweating or trembling, and avoiding places or objects associated with ants.

Which vitamin deficiency causes this?

There's no concrete evidence yet as to which vitamin causes this condition, but it's been suggested in many sources that it could be due to a vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 helps maintain a strong nervous system. A deficiency can cause fatigue, weakness, forgetfulness, and mental problems like fear. When the nervous system is weakened, even small things can trigger fear.