👉 Skeptophylaxia is a medical condition that occurs when a person's belief system, particularly their religious beliefs or spiritual practices, interferes with or leads to their physical health. This can manifest in various ways, such as increased heart rate, anxiety, and depression, which are all symptoms of the condition. In some cases, skeptophylaxia may be considered a type of phobia, which is an intense fear or obsession that occurs when a person believes they are being attacked by