I read a comprehensive list of MDD symptoms. I had experienced most, but not all of the symptoms associated with severe MDD. Aquaphobia was on the list. I know that alcoholics feel this. A friend from the old neighborhood died of alcoholism and he confided his fear of water to me. Animals infected with rabies develop it. I developed it during a severe episode of MDD. The thought of taking a shower was repulsive, and it had a seriously negative effect on my hygiene. It's embarrassing and humbling to remember incidents where I had to be counseled for
body odor. Today, every shower is a celebration of life!