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Also known as fear of numbers, arithmophobia, mathematics anxiety

Numerophobia, arithmophobia, or mathematics anxiety is an anxiety disorder, involving fear of dealing with numbers or mathematics. Sometimes numerophobia refers to fear of particular numbers. Some people with this condition may be afraid of even numbers, odd numbers, unlucky numbers, and/or lucky numbers. Those with this phobia may have a hard time holding certain jobs, paying bills, or managing a budget.

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  • Fears of specific numbers
  • Fear of large numbers
  • Number-related superstitions in music
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Numerophobia, arithmophobia, or mathematics anxiety is an anxiety disorder, involving fear of dealing with numbers or mathematics. Sometimes numerophobia refers to fear of particular numbers. Some people with this condition may be afraid of even numbers, odd numbers, unlucky numbers, and/or lucky numbers. Those with this phobia may have a hard time holding certain jobs, paying bills, or managing a budget.

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