General Information Nyctophobia is an extreme fear of the dark. It's pretty common and can vary in extremity. It is common in children, but can also go into adulthood. Symptoms of Nyctophobia - Reluctance to go out at night - Nervous or panicked in dark spaces - Physiological symptoms such as increased heart rate, shaking, and nausea when in dark spaces. - Dread or anxiety at the thought of the dark. - Compulsively staying away from the dark or anywhere that has a chance of it. - Cats may fidget or pace, and their pupils dialate
How would this affect Bitterpaw? - Would feel a need to keep his flames burning whenever it's dark. - Doesn't like going out of camp out of sundown. - Extreme fear of dark spaces such as tunnels or caves. - Panic attacks or anxiety spikes when in the dark or unable to light his flames at night or in dark places. Sources - VeryWellMind - Cleveland Clinic - VCA Animal Hospital (Underground by Cody Fry)
