What is bogyphobia?

Bogyphobia is an unreasonable fear or dread of supernatural beings or creatures, ghosts, goblins, witches, demons, or monsters. This type of phobia is most commonly associated with children but can persist into adolescence and adulthood. Bogyphobia is often linked to anxiety disorders and can result in panic attacks or severe anxiety in affected individuals. Treatment for bogyphobia usually involves cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, or desensitization techniques to help individuals understand their fear and gradually overcome it.