Haematophobia is an intense, irrational fear of blood. People with haematophobia may experience a range of symptoms when they think about, see, or are near blood.
Impulse
Avoiding medical procedures, injuries, or anything where blood might be present. Abberance (ABE) increases by 1 from the source of fear.
Disorder
In addition to trait intensity behaviors: Overwhelming fear or panic at the sight or thought of blood. Abberance (ABE) increases by 3 (instead of 1) from the source of fear.
Physical Symptoms
Rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, and sometimes fainting.
Intrusive Thoughts
Persistent and distressing thoughts about bleeding or blood loss.
Emotional Distress
Deep feelings of dread and helplessness when encountering blood.