Eosophobia

Eosophobia is an intense, irrational fear of dawn or daylight. People with eosophobia may experience a range of symptoms when they think about, see, or are exposed to dawn or early daylight.

Impulse

Staying indoors, keeping windows covered, or altering sleep schedules to avoid exposure to dawn. Abberance (ABE) increases by 1 from the source of fear.

Disorder

In addition to trait intensity behaviors: Overwhelming fear or panic at the thought or sight of dawn. Abberance (ABE) increases by 3 (instead of 1) from the source of fear.

Physical Symptoms

Rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, nausea, or dizziness.

Intrusive Thoughts

Persistent and distressing thoughts about what dawn represents, whether it’s the start of a new day or specific associations with bad experiences.

Emotional Distress

Deep feelings of dread and helplessness related to the onset of daylight.