The fear of being alone is known as autophobia, monophobia, isolophobia, or eremophobia. It is an irrational and extreme fear of being isolated, lonely, or alone, which can lead to severe anxiety and interfere with daily routines. People with autophobia may experience symptoms such as obsessively worrying about being alone, feeling detached from their body when alone, and experiencing physical symptoms like shaking, sweating, chest pain, dizziness, and heart palpitations when alone or in a situation where they could soon become alone
. This fear can stem from abandonment, traumatic childhood experiences, or other adverse events in childhood
. Psychotherapy, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, and medications, can help individuals overcome the fear of being alone
