What is another word for graphophobia?
Pronunciation: [ɡɹˌafəfˈə͡ʊbi͡ə] (IPA) 
Graphophobia, the fear or anxiety of writing or drawing, can be a debilitating condition for many individuals. Though a lesser-known fear, there are several synonyms to describe this condition. Words such as scriptophobia, sclerophobia, or peniaphobia are all variations of graphophobia. These words refer to the same fear of writing or drawing, but with varying emphasis or causes. For instance, scriptophobia specifically indicates the fear of cursive writing, while sclerophobia refers to the fear of pencils and pens, and peniaphobia suggests the anxiety around poverty or lack of resources that may be associated with writing. Understanding these synonyms can help to demystify and destigmatize the experience of those with graphophobia.
