Macrophobia

The fear of extended delays is known as macrophobia. Someone suffering with this illness may experience severe anxiety when waiting in line or on hold on the phone. Their terror is completely out of touch with reality, and they may struggle to cope with the powerful movements associated with macrophobia.

They may recognize that their dread of long waits is illogical, but in the midst of an anxiety-inducing circumstance or a full-fledged panic attack, they are frequently unable to think rationally enough to explain their way out of their worry. This might be a significant component in why they are experiencing so much mental suffering.

The overwhelming terror that a person suffering with macrophobia would feel may impact some day-to-day life decisions. For example, someone suffering from macrophobia may purposefully opt to acquire groceries at midnight rather than a much more convenient hour to avoid having to wait in a big checkout queue. They may also find it excruciatingly unpleasant to visit restaurants, amusement parks, or other locations where you must normally wait for a pretty lengthy amount of time.

Depending on the intensity of their symptoms, someone suffering with macrophobia may find themselves staying at home more than they would want. They could do this to "avoid" whatever causes them concern. They may believe that if they stay at home or avoid situations that require them to wait, they would experience less anxiety. Though this may succeed in the short term, it will just serve to strengthen their extreme anxieties. As a result, their macrophobia will increase in the long run.