Is There a Phobia Name for Fear of Bolsheviks? Understanding Phobophobia

There is no specific clinical phobia term for fear of Bolsheviks. The term “Bolshevik” refers to a historical Russian revolutionary faction and is not a contemporary phobic stimulus.

In a broader sense, an irrational fear of a political ideology or group might be categorized under ideological phobia or, more generally, phobophobia (fear of fear itself). However, these are not standard DSM-5 diagnoses.

If someone experiences intense anxiety related to political symbols or history, a mental health professional can help explore underlying causes—such as trauma, generalized anxiety, or specific phobias—and provide appropriate therapy (CBT, exposure therapy).