Spectrophobia is a type of anxiety disorder which is the fear of mirrors or more specifically fear of images reflected within them. An extreme fear of ghosts or spirits may also be a part of this phobia.

Signs and symptoms include:

*Avoidance behaviour

*Experiencing distress

*Sweating and increased heart rate

*Panic when thinking about mirrors or reflections

*Avoiding mirror containing objects

Causes:

*Post traumatic events

*Genetics

*Family history of other psychological conditions

Treatment:

*Stress reduction techniques i.e. yoga and meditation

*Cognitive behavioral therapy

*Medications as prescribed