C/W: The elderly, old age and visual depictions of both

Gerontophobia is classified as the irrational fear of older people and old age. Not a common phobia to have, but Erica's affliction is still very much a real struggle to her.

Watch the first episode of our latest series #phobias and step into someone else's fears. About NSFTV's 'Phobias' Actually the stuff of nightmares, this is NSFTV's 'Phobias'. Explore lesser known fears known only to a handful of us as we speak to real people about their seemingly illogical phobias. Sometimes the most unassuming things can shake us to the very core.

*All names of interviewees in this film have been changed to protect the identity and privacy of our video subjects.