person(s) diagnosed with sinistrophobia often suffer an irrational fear of any object located to the left of a body, objects or person(s) to their left and those who use their left hand, symptoms can include but are not limited to, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, dry-mouth, shaking, irregular heartbeat or any of the common symptoms associated with a panic attack. those suffering from sinistrophobia may also refuse to use their left hand, touch another persons left hand or any objects located to their left.