It was in March when actor John “Sweet” Lapus said he became certain that he was suffering from autophobia, or the fear of being isolated or alone.
Sweet experienced anxiety when everyone, including the friends he usually hangs out with, was forced to stay in their homes after the government ordered a Luzon-wide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Persons suffering from autophobia feel the need to be around other people in order to feel safe, even though they are in a usually comforting place like home. Being alone can cause severe anxiety for people with this condition.
“There were nights when I couldn’t sleep. I struggled with being alone and experienced panic attacks, …
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