Look up the Greek or Latin word (or words) for your phobia and you are half way there. That's really cool you were able to beat your fear of heights by skydiving! Arrhenphobia Fear of men. Or you're just a homophobe. The mechanisms for a phobia are basically the same, regardless of subject matter. You may be suffering from social anxieties, PTSD or some form of paranoid feelings. I have the exact same fear and dream. Will Smith, Carmen Electra, and Snoop Dogg are amongst the long lost of celebs who have openly admitted to the fear - acknowledging that they cannot swim. Stephen Kings IT might have exacerbated the fear of clowns in the hearts and minds of Americans. Check with someone in your area for a dianosis. Thus, phobias (from the Latin "phobus" meaning "Seriously, you're scared of that?") are born. Hoplophobia Fear of firearms. Macrophobia Fear of long waits. Cardiophobia Fear of the heart. Do you feel you can bring value to another persons life? Should he want to change himself at some point in the future or if he changes his desire to have a different relationship with you, it will start on his terms and you can be open to that if that time occurs. . What about fear of being watched while walking down the street ?? Phagophpbia is horrible. i have a fear of loud women. I have a pathological fear of celebrities. Ochlophobia Fear of crowds or mobs. What Is Cleithrophobia (Fear of Being Trapped)? Teratophobia Fear of bearing a deformed child or fear of monsters or deformed people. What curse was placed on the O'Brien family that would give them a son with a webbed foot? i believe i have it because my mom is really sweet and talks in a sweet voice and when i see women exactly her opposite it just scares me to death. I can imagine it being frightening not knowing what's beneath you. Middle of the back seat of a clown car. Since you have a few fears, suggests you might have some other underlining issues that might need to be addressed. On an episode of The Tonight Show, Fox told host Jimmy Fallon that she hates and fears dry paper. A person with a phobia either tries to avoid the thing that triggers the fear, or endures it with great anxiety and distress. Not enough information to really give you a better answer. What a good therapist will find out is what is it that is allowing this construct to be present in you and what needs to change so you can let it go, Tropophobia Can also be having fear of small holes or clustered patterns all close together I know that because I suffer from it. Plutophobia Fear of wealth.. ), but what about the opposite? Asymmetriphobia Fear of asymmetrical things. Sigmund Freud had pteridophobia, which is the morbid fear of ferns. There is just something about the painted faces, layers of makeup and creepy artificial smile that scares the heck out of people. My daughter has a fear of people looking at her bare feet. (Baddest of Them All)' on iTunes, 20 September 2017, 16:40 | Updated: 4 December 2017, 11:10. Melissophobia Fear of bees.. I do not have a sub-fear such as chocking or peanut butter sticking to the roof of my mouth. Your email address will not be published. Apotemnophobia Fear of persons with amputations. The agora was a market and meeting place in ancient Greece. Achluophobia Fear of darkness. Would you believe it's just an innocent sea creature? May be best stick to the tea cups, Harry! You do not trust yourself and are uncertain how to fit in. Specific phobia. Yes there can be a phobia of this nature as the mind can have a fear of almost anything, real or made up. Im positive this has to be a common fear, does anyone know its name? Well you don't have to imagine it because it was all captured in the video: Alongside her BFF Jordan and her assistant Victoria, Kylie couldn't look more on edge and literally squirms from start to finish. Call866-718-9995. Ricci admitted to the New York Daily News that indoor houseplants disturb her, as do swimming pools ("natatiophobia"), and that touching a dirty houseplant is like torture. Botanophobia Fear of plants. do whatever they ask so they can get off my back. compos mentis means control of the mind. *)down one whole floor. However if they present real issues for you to cope with everyday living, if they are getting worse or stronger, then you may want to seek counseling. Arachnephobia or Arachnophobia Fear of spiders. Obesophobia Fear of gaining weight. Like Undertale not being real, or waking up from a dream and knowing it wasnt real. She is reported to have been brought to tears when shooting in cemeteries. Chemophobia Fear of chemicals or working with chemicals. Another wall in my room had the same black stain and right now Im have an uneasiness near the side of my upper neck to try jawline and it reached the whole wall i dont even know where these stains where coming from and it was black and it got worse to the bottom i felt like it was slowly reaching the top of the wall like a parasite and god I wanted to spray it with Clorox but I couldnt because the heater was on and I didnt want to risk a thing. I know of no phobia specific phobia that relates to this. I am going to have to hallucinate that this is another form of fear of the unknown and quite possibly the underlining issue is not being able to trust in your ability to work past this. Whats behind this fear is the big question and you will need to work with someone to find out what this could be. Ostraconophobia Fear of shellfish. Uranophobia Fear of heaven. In this phobia, the users feel fear of tables. Not all things classified as fears are phobias. Since your mind is creating this, it probably will not just go away on its own. Does anyone have a fear of breaking bones and how is it called? If this is really an issue, seek counseling. I cant even throw my dog a bone, and of course forget about me trying to throw my kids a ball. What's Taylor Swift afraid of? Autophobia Fear of being alone or of oneself. Traumatophobia Fear of injury. There are many fears that are nameless. I suppose this could be related to clausterophobia, but I have a very hard times with rooms. Just a suggestion. Like, if im terrified of being murdered by someone is that a phobia? Coimetrophobia is the overwhelming fear of cemeteries and can bring on negative physical symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness and even a full-on panic attack. Maybe someone else know this. Is there a phobia name for that? If I eat something sticky or something sticky gets on my skin and I cant get it off of me, it basically freaks me out. Likewise, Carmen Elektra experiences panic attacks at the sight or thought of being near water since she is not able to swim (wonder how she shot the episodes of Baywatch!). I am going to guess some persistent or big changes occurred around 13 for you. Im afraid of it happening again and seeing in people in pain. this is unrelated to the previous post but I dont know how to comment separately. I get grossed out and starts to panic when I touch my collarbone or feel my ribs. The mechanism of fear can encompass any item, subject matter or idea. There are many things that could be happening, there is just not enough information in your message. Numerophobia Fear of numbers. Gymnophobia Fear of nudity. Can you help me with this if whats gonna be this fear. Urophobia Fear of urine or urinating. Good to see my bro Nate having a great 2nd career after his NFL career!! Worst case scenario for a coulrophobe: Heterophobia Fear of the opposite sex. means when you know a really heavy women talks in a high pitched and a raspy voice who is very energetic. Because of this, any attempt at a completely exhaustive list of phobias would be a futile exercise. Past experiences are usually part (and often all) of the reason fears and phobias exist, Not sure if this is a fear/phobia? Is there a phobia fo the feeling of always being watched? Ambulophobia Fear of walking. Not all fears are phobias, some are anxieties or even obsessions. You are not trusting your bodies ability to do what it does best, which is keep you alive and all thing required to do so. However for a Sidonglobophobic individual, this phobia can actually ruin one's life. I would like to know if its Chacophobia or not? It all began at the NBA Players Association Gala when the rap diva had to take an escalator (*gasp! Genophobia Fear of sex. While you may have fears regarding your memory, I dont think this is the real issue. is there a fear of having something inside of you? So if you were wondering what sort of person believes butterflies are a source of unspeakable peril, first ask yourself if this person would buy into Tom Cruise's heterosexuality long enough to marry him. I am deeply afraid and panic when touching my bones/muscle. Once shes upstairs, I will relax. Jesse, the human mind can associate fears to any subject matter, activity or object. Laliophobia or Lalophobia Fear of speaking. When I am without someone I know in public , I start to panic and find it hard to breathe . Hi! Celebrities are adept at covering up their insecurities and fears. I have a hard time at talking to people and asking people places. Go on, it'll totes impress your friends. I dont know if its a phobia but I just wanted to leave this comment here anyways. Sometimes its an actual light tapping sometimes it comes back in my head. Since this seems to be impacting you pretty dramatically, I would suggest you speak with a health professional in your area. I have a fear of touching and feeling my own bones. Euphobia Fear of hearing good news. Luckily for most of us, our life styles and ability to work through experiences negate these possibilities. It is not typically classified as a phobia. Please see About Phobias for more information. Atelophobia- Fear of imperfection. It becomes a problem sometimes and its really annoying. Autodysomophobia Fear of one that has a vile odor. A teacher walks into the Classroom and says If only Yesterday was Tomorrow Today would have been a Saturday Which Day did the Teacher make this Statement? When a fear becomes generalized, such as yours, it usually has become a bit more complex than a simple phobia, thus it probably needs to dealt with differently. He is also afraid of tunnels and driving through them. I ve suffered from it and Ive found nothing about what it really is called. Is there an official name for the fear of having chalk or clay on your hands? If you have the fear, then there is such a fear. Lockiophobia Fear of childbirth. Could you give me a few ways to deal with this without getting professional help. Thanks. Many things have happened to me while out in such places, that I had developed agoraphobia. Hadephobia Fear of hell. If these are just fleeting fears that come up every so often, then maybe you can just live with it. It sounds if there is some obsessive thought processes in play also. It keeps me up at night. He can have excess sweating, shaking, heavy breathing, fast blood flow problems due to this. Psychophobia Fear of mind. Lepidopterophobes remind us that were it not for the advent of long sleeve shirts, we would all be completely exposed to the rabid butterfly hordes fluttering about. Who is afraid of getting his hair cut? That is not what most mothers want to hear in these situations, but you know you cannot run his life, you know you cannot change the mind of a son who is trying very hard to distance himself from you. As to OCD, many people only have the fear or obsession of a singular thing, like doors being locked. Being forced to watch the entirety of Barb Wire in a mirror's reflection. Symbolophobia Fear of symbolism. Kamilla Rose If there is, I do not know about it, Everyone has that fear- the fear that a loved/respected one would leave- but if you do them you are a naturally suspicious person or if it is really bothering you- like always thinking why is s/he talking to me, are they going to leave? or acting really really annoyingly nice to make sure someone doesnt leave or something like that. Why? Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. People can be afraid of pretty much anything, including hated, i need to know the name of the fear of rejection. Is there a name for this? After THAT moment at the EMA's earlier this year we're judging Zac may no longer be so afraid of being in the buff in public. Dentophobia Fear of dentists.. It really sounds to me as if your idea of importance in relationship to the world outside could use some tweeking, that if you give an answer to someone it will put you in a box that you are uncomfortable with. Could be. As for the sneezing and burping, I would first ask, is it really fear or is it disgust or annoyance, because the latter would not be a phobia. (Baddest of Them All) Thank you for your help, and excuse my bad English. Hamartophobia Fear of sinning. Hello! Thank you. I dont like when my hands get wet. But if this is a real problem for her, then she should look to work with someone. Suckers, syrup, honey, caramel (by itself), ect. There may be a name for this, but personally I am not interested in labels, I am interested in the process holding these fear and hate in place. I do not know what the phobia name for this is. If you do nothing, nothing will change. Meteorophobia- Fear of meteors. This article lists more than 100 of the most common phobias. This post was really helpful, I just wanted to know if there was a name or phobia for like fear of being stupid. Ricci is allegedly also deathly afraid of sharks. Samhainophobia: Fear of Halloween. Elurophobia Fear of cats. My little sister is basically living that nightmare because shes 4/5 years old and my dream was about my mom and dad shouting at each other, my dad too loud and my mom too quiet. If this is a big problem for her, she should see a professional. Theatrophobia Fear of theatres. I was recently told that there is a word for fear of women with fat butts. Does anyone know what the word is? This sounds as if you dont trust your ability to deal with loss or hurt, which could exist for numerous reasons. Textophobia Fear of certain fabrics. The 'Steal My Girl' singer reportedly had a panic attack at an LA theme park when faced with boarding one of the rides. Sure there is. I suddenly felt anxiety rushing through me slowly. It is frequently used in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but can also be effective in the treatment of a variety of other mental health conditions including phobias. So anyway, is there an official name for this??? Every time I see someone really annoying I get really scared that if I watch them for too long or I talk to them that I will develop the Same behavior and then I will be as annoying as them, so I all ways try to avoid them as it scares me. It is usually experienced by people who have had issues with the subject, like some people scared of rivers most likely have seen or heard about people drowning. Not every fear has a name and the human nervous system can fear pretty much anything. Syphilophobia Fear of syphilis. If it is a frequent fear, work with someone (a therapist who deals in anxieties and fears) to help you over come this. But which one do you think is the strangest?! I dont close my eyes when i shower and i try not to close my eyes for more than a blink. So your fear puts you in a pickle, that either you dont express yourself or you risk hurting someone. In my own case, I was subtly taught that not knowing something was a crime against the family, because it might cause me to make a mistake, which then reflected against my parents. Also does anyone have any advice for someone with social anxiety and fear of making mistakes and being wrong? Amathophobia Fear of dust. Now the question is, how much does it affect you. I have this similar fear, or at least an anxiety of it sufficient to curtail nearly all of my social interactions. much appreciated, Noah, Noah, if this is a one time event, regardless of how real it was for you, then it could come from numerous reasons and hopefully it will just be something that happened. Is there a word for the fear of people you care about being in danger and you not being able to do anything about it? Find someone to work with who specializes in transforming fears. infestatiophobia is the name of this fear. Is this a phobia, fear of being unable to experience touch? I have a fear of food germs or just food getting on me and my clothes. The list of phobias is an educational tool. The unconscious uses dreams in many ways and there may be numerous reason these nightmares persist. I have suffered from this condition since age nine. Oh god, when I was younger I used to be super scared that Id get sucked up into them. Required fields are marked *. Thats when. While putting a label on fears can be interesting, what is of real value is knowing how to deal with the fear you have and taking the steps needed to overcome them. Dont Panic! Epistemophobia Fear of knowledge. It is understandable you want to put a name on it and you can, since most phobias are Greek or Latin words put in front of phobia. Mythophobia Fear of myths or stories or false statements. Dikephobia Fear of justice.. I walked quickly to my kitchen but i was still fine. Ponophobia Fear of overworking or of pain.. I dont know what it is but it just scares me and shuts me down, While this may be a phobia, it sounds like it might also be something deeper, or not, depending on how it impacts your life and how often. Hypnophobia Fear of sleep or of being hypnotized. If our scientists can synthesize this phobia in the lab we've got a long list of names we'd like to infect with it. There are all sorts of things that could be going on here. There are many reasons this could be occuring. Famous Coulrophobes: Flags in general. Common symptoms include: In addition to these physical symptoms, people may experience dread, a sense of impending doom, fear of losing control, or even the feeling that death is imminent. However, things got progressively worse for J.Law and her phobia as it was later revealed that she once tried to jump out of an Air France plane because of her extreme claustrophobia. Is there a phobia of fear of being murdered?? Not failure. This is a very vague question. without further info, I could not tell you if this is a phobia or if you just have a really great imagination or if your spacial perception needs some assistance. Many can be dealt with quickly or in a relatively short time period. That sounds like a form of social anxiety. not sure what you are asking other than I think you doubt someone could have such a fear. It is obviously an issue for you so it is worth taking the time to figure it out and get it resolved. I am assuming you experience this, so we know it is real, but it may not be a phobia. World Psychiatry. Nosophobia or Nosemaphobia Fear of becoming ill. They may also be afraid of dirt or getting dirty, where germs might be present. hydrophobic ), in biology to describe Asthenophobia Fear of fainting or weakness. Agateophobia Fear of insanity. Myxophobia- Fear of slime. Is there a phobia for the fear of shirt tags, or labels on fabrics like blankets or towels? Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing; 2013. Unless this is something that just pops up every so often, I would check with a local health professional in your area and get this diagnosed, Is there a name for the fear of uncertainty. It can be very difficult to overcome, but with the help of a therapist or psychologist, many people have successfully overcome their fear. Please, is this a phobia or a psychological thing? Being monstrously ugly isn't classically part of what causes this, but it probably doesn't help. Salute bro!! She simply declared, ", Apparently Adele's phobia of seagulls all started when she was 9 years old. Fear of being forgotten / no one caring that your gone Satanophobia Fear of Satan. Some are misinterpreted, such as fear of germs or fear of God often tie into OCD. This may just be a one time situation. It was the worst time of my life and I didnt think I will get over it but it went away as sudden as it came on. What is fear of balls thrown at me even though they are far, I couldnt see it on here but is haveing clay, oil pastals and chalck on you hands a phobia, Layonie Is there a fear of someone always following you, This would probably fall under the heading of paranoia. Psychology has compiled thousands of phobias, to the poi In a relatively safe world, the part of our brain that alerts us to danger just seems to get bored sometimes. Metathesiophobia Fear of changes. Its not like fear of the unknown though, because if I can see something but I dont know what it is I am fine,and its not fear of the dark because if I have a place memorized it doesnt matter if I cant see thing I know they are there so I am fine. Contents. The names of specific phobias are often formed as nonce words, or words coined for a single occasion only. Fear of not living your life to the fullest / not having a adventure in your life Presumably, their concerts were strictly dance-free. I always found mold a bit gross but I did not want to think my room had mold in it and my sister joked about it that it was mold. Surely with all her stage pyros, Britters would be used to spectacular flashes and loud bangs. Do people have this fear? While this may have something to do with bathtubs, it may also be a fear of being harmed transferred to the idea of bathtubs being harmful. Im curious is there is such thing as fear of tall men. Mastigophobia Fear of punishment. So is it possible yes. Maybe. Once again, we can fear anything. I have a fear of wet hands touching me, like when u spend a while in the shower ur hands start to go wrinkly and if im at the swimming baths i cant stand it if someone trys to come up to me and touch me. Its not paranoia, but if i feel like someone is following me or just imaging it happen scares me to death mostly out of a distrust for people and not knowing thier intentions (and not really wanting to find out in that situation. I have this fear also, but I have never been able to find a name for it. phobias are irratinal fears with no trauma that might trigger such fear. Is there a phobia of this? Mr. Widmar happily resides in Dayton, Ohio with his magnificent wife, Vicki, but is often on the road with her exploring new destinations. You probably had no idea most of these fears existed. doi:10.12688/f1000research.20082.1, Valiente-Gmez A, Moreno-Alczar A, Treen D, et al. It has not gotten any better with age. Is there a phobia of not knowing where you are? So, youre saying that Agoraphobia is an irrational fear that NO trauma might trigger such fear??? They are OK with regular shirt sleeves, not not heavier coat sleeves. Is there a phobia for this? How do I know if I have it? Some time ago It was so bad that I used to have a panic attack watching the sun set due to the fear of the night. I have that too. Who is a celebrity that suffers from Androphobia? But it sounds as if you may have issues with people getting close to you or creating a meaningful bond. Gynephobia or Gynophobia Fear of women. Not all fears are phobias. The Fear: Whoopie Goldberg wasn't always petrified of flying. Alliumphobia Fear of garlic. The famous director was afraid of eggs ("ovophobia") and once told a reporter "have you ever seen anything more revolting than an egg yolk breaking and spilling its yellow liquid?" Carpophobia fear of wrists Guess who will be laughing last when our bones are picked clean by voracious butterfly proboscises? What is the fear of extended limbs, I will try to explain this best I can, but I have scoliosis and it scares me to see ones back pop out more than usual. Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia- Fear of long words. What is a fear of crying in public called? Fear of open water is one i understand but never experienced. You want to talk to someone to see if it makes sense or if there are better alternatives to try first. Is there a name for being afraid someone will leave you because they got annoyed by what they used to love about you? Once, when I was in an extracurricular class and it was break time, this guy got up and just randomly started scratching the blackboard, and I ran out of the classroom screeching. Somehow, gum made out of tree bark is still softer than Bazooka. Cleithrophobia or Cleisiophobia Fear of being locked in an enclosed place. It started one day, because I saw a video with arm wrestling go extremely wrong. Rare phobias may be novel terms coined to identify a single, unique case or fear that occur quite infrequently. However that does not mean they cant be treated. I know a person that is terrified of blankets what should I do to tell them its ok. Well but the member of One Direction, Liam Payne is afraid of spoons, which is actually called Koutaliaphobia. when I notice my 5 year old daughter going up or down the stairs I will always tell her to hold on to the handrail and I will stop anything I was doing and listen to her going up the stairs. Hypsiphobia Fear of height. Current issues in the treatment of specific phobia: Recommendations for innovative applications of hypnosis. Phallophobia Fear of a penis, esp erect. I cannot see, or feel muscle as it makes me sick. Nosocomephobia Fear of hospitals. Maybe someone else can answer this one. Its not that I dont like the sound, its that the sound triggers a response of fear due to a traumatic experience I had as a child. Noah, it is possible to have a fear of anything, including the ability to contact people, though there may be some other underlining fears driving the one you have. Batrachophobia Fear of amphibians, such as frogs, newts, salamanders, etc. -Ana. Oneirogmophobia Fear of wet dreams. Herpetophobia Fear of reptiles or creepy, crawly things. Altophobia Fear of heights. Luiphobia Fear of syphillis. Getting grossed out is not necessarily the same as a fear. Anthropophobia Fear of people or society. Chirophobia Fear of hands. Winfrey attributes it to her grandmother's habit of lining up pieces of chewed gum in a cabinet. Trying to battle these thoughts or fears by force or anyother method may work for a while, but eventually you will have to try something different. I wished I could fly around the world to escape the night. Doxophobia Fear of expressing opinions or of receiving praise. Billy Bob Thornton, a man who housed just enough crazy to land Angelina Jolie, has plenty of other crazy to accessorize with it. Fear of yourself / mind, P.S some of these might not be phobias but I just need to know because this is what I feel and yeahh, First all of these fears can exist and you are correct in realizing they are not all phobias. I find it hard to believe that with how specific some of these are, there is no phobia where the person is scared to have the doors around them unlocked and must lock them after every time they are used. I know you havent been here since last year, but Its nice to know someone feels the same. What is the fear of losing everyone and not being able to do anything about it? (Chaetophobia, Hypertrichophobia) Worst case scenario for the botanophobe: My colleagues and boss dont understand this and unfortunately my position at my desk is such that my back is to the door. Acrophobia- Fear of heights. It may be a phobia if it is unrealistic. Misophobia or Mysophobia Fear of being contaminated with dirt or germs. Gephyrophobia or Gephydrophobia or Gephysrophobia Fear of crossing bridges.. Anuptaphobia Fear of staying single. Enochlophobia Fear of crowds. 4pm - 7pm, B.O.T.A. To the chiclephobe, gum is a menace that can easily nestle into any crevice, laying in wait for your guard to drop. Hominophobia Fear of men. Yep, those cute little piglets terrify the Pirates of the Caribbean actor! Ages Of Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Liam, Billie Eilishs Dating History: The Singer's Ex-Boyfriends From Brandon Q Adams To, Download 'B.O.T.A. That doesnt mean your situation is special or that you have some new disorder. Thanks. Gerontophobia Fear of old people or of growing old. does anyone else feel like this? His son insisted a doctor do "whatever was . People like to throw labels on things and the label of phobia often become a catch all for larger and more complicated concerns. Is there a name? Toxiphobia, Toxophobia or Toxicophobia Fear of poison or being accidently poisoned. 1. Osmophobia or Osphresiophobia Fear of smells or odors. I suffer from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia but these fears make me physically react and almost pass out any ideas on what they would be called? It just seems messed up to think that this hasnt been thought of or addressed as its own phobia. Not sure if there is a label for this, but I have talked to people over the years that have in one way or another experienced something similar. it really scares me. Since people can fear just about anything the mind can conceive, not all specific fears are named and they do not need to be. I have this friend I call him chicken nugget . Eva Mendes is not the only celeb who suffers from the fear of water, also known as aquaphobia. (Amathophobia) I do not have enough info to give you any pertinent advice, I often feel nauseous when I travel in a car and feel scared and panicky. Winfrey has reportedly banned gum from the offices of Harpo Studios. Kristen Stewart, who is well-known for her roles in Twilight and Snow White and the Huntsman, possesses a fear of horses. In winter, they only wear vests. It's kinda refreshing to know that even our favourite pop stars and celebrities are scared of things - just like us. It also includes the fear that your other senses arent able to detect things either, particularly hearing.