Can mathematics actually be a cause of sickness? http://isitnormal.com/story/can-mathematics-actually-be-a-cause-of-sickness-27674/ See a therapist. It's just a phobia and easily fixed. http://isitnormal.com/story/can-mathematics-actually-be-a-cause-of-sickness-27674/#comment-288170 2009-04-20 18:28:54 It's psychosomatic. Meaning, it's all in your head. See a therapist http://isitnormal.com/story/can-mathematics-actually-be-a-cause-of-sickness-27674/#comment-285697 2009-03-29 11:28:42 if you are getting six from number you need a lot of help, especially if you are in school. http://isitnormal.com/story/can-mathematics-actually-be-a-cause-of-sickness-27674/#comment-285099 2009-03-24 06:39:42 This is accurately expressed as "Numerical Morbus" The disease of numbers, it is fairly common in adolescents, but some times it can be carried into adult hood. I would be cautious if you where traveling, this could possibly have adverse effects if you where to lose control of a car, or even a bike while doing math in your head. Good luck and I feel your pain, a friend of mine is in her late 30s and still suffers from this. She is very bad at balancing her check book. -AaronGR http://isitnormal.com/story/can-mathematics-actually-be-a-cause-of-sickness-27674/#comment-285095 2009-03-24 01:36:15