has depression or a substance addiction problem, the person is also more likely to develop a phobia. Chronophobia and other phobias are caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors. Chronophobia can develop as a result of being imprisoned, having a fatal illness, or surviving a traumatic experience. People who suffer from anxiety or suffer from mental illness are more likely to develop phobias. Mental disease, mood problems, and phobias are often passed down through generations. If you have a family who has certain illnesses, you are at a higher risk. Triggers Chronophobia causes worry, dread, and anxiety for a variety of reasons. Holidays, birthdays, graduations, and anniversaries can all be triggers for this phobia. And when being triggered, the following concerns appear: They are powerless to stop time from passing them by. Their own passing. They may also be terrified of death or dying (Thanatophobia). Time feeling “immense” (very big) or overwhelming. Time moving too slowly. Treatments Cognitive behavioral therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of talking therapy where the aim is to correct maladaptive thoughts that have a significant negative effect on a person's life. CBT can be used for the treatment of specific phobias. The therapist creates a personalized plan that suits each phobia and person the best. The therapy is goal-oriented and structured and aims to change negative thought patterns during emotional distress and help patients gain information about how their thoughts affect their actions. The goal of the therapy in the case of chronophobia is to gain control over the anxiety and the behavioral patterns created by the overpowering fear responses. Psychopharmacology In some cases, anxiety medication can lead to milder symptoms in phobias. However, when compared to behavioral therapy the results are often less efficient. Short-term pharmacological options often get paired with cognitive behavioral therapy. Long-term plans are rare and are often linked to cases of adverse drug reactions. Specific phobic disorders like chronophobia can be treated with benzodiazepines, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and β-adrenergic blockers. Hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy strives for a deep level of awareness through focused attention and a structured relaxation process. During the naturally occurring state of heightened awareness or "trance", qualified therapists can help people tune in on the targeted negative or fearful thoughts. It can be used to shape the understanding of the anxiety symptoms connected to