Social Phobia Fear of being evaluated negatively in social situations. 2017;8:1668. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01668, Spiegel SB. Again, there can be a fear of anything. I try to help my friend if they are in trouble, and if I dont help them, I get really scared and I keep think that I cant help them at all. Im getting tired of being scared. This makes up most of the reason why I am awkward when chatting with new people. Mythophobia Fear of myths or stories or false statements. Im positive this has to be a common fear, does anyone know its name? It has not gotten any better with age. If someone doesnt think they have a problem, why would they listen to advice from anyone. Actually, chiclephobia seems more focused on the fact that used chewing gum is really, really gross, a resilient vector of diseases carried in the mouth. So, then I just end up either A). Phagophpbia is horrible. I am also guessing you have a very active imagination, which does not always serve you well. Britney Spears hates bigger reptiles like Komodo Dragons orlarge lizards and director Steven Spielberg is also deadly afraid of all kinds of insects. So, to say that such phobias only happen because there is a fear that no trauma might trigger such fear, is incorrect. It was ugly honestly, it was a patch of dry corn on the cob and The rest was fine and i was sop disgusted thatI was debating getting it away from me and in the trash but then I gave it to my mom and she ate it without ease. This sounds as if you dont trust your ability to deal with loss or hurt, which could exist for numerous reasons. Is there a name for it, dont know. I complained to her that why would she eat something so gross. Reportedly in his High School Musical days, Zac Efron had a fear of stripping in front of an audience With a bod like that we find this impossible to believe. (Chaetophobia, Hypertrichophobia) But it's not like a clown has ever hurt anyone. Is medication the best way to overcome a phobia? Any fear that can be imagined can be realized. The mind can have a fear of almost anything, real or made up. Does anyone else here have that too? 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. Hope that helps. Ouranophobia Fear of heaven. Is there a fear of letting people down. Our neurology can create fears to virtually any idea, so is this possible yes. There were things that happened you had no control over and there is no point in looking back at what could have been done differently. Find the latin word for tea or spilling tea, add phobia and you will have your name, I suffer with Generalised Anxiety Disorder and I have a fear of opening doors or answering phones, I go into complete panic mode, is there a name for this? I dont know if there is such a word, but very often this type of thinking can lead to other problems of low self esteem, obsessions, etc. Ever since then, if I hear a light tapping sound, just barely audible I feel afraid. I dont actually fear that these things will happen, but its almost like Im building up my pain threshold just in case. Id appreciate if you could respond . What are the Physical devices used to construct memories? Especially like balls or any kind of sport containing balls? A person with a phobia either tries to avoid the thing that triggers the fear, or endures it with great anxiety and distress. Is there an official name for the fear of having chalk or clay on your hands? Is there a phobia for that? Albuminurophobia Fear of kidney disease. Dont think that if you dont have a name for it that it makes the fear less likely to overcome, that is a silly idea. People can fear anything, but not everything has a name, nor is it important that every fear be categorized. Why? Find someone qualified in your area to work with. Famous Chilephobes: On the contrary, if Im the one with the problem Ill wont say anything to a person for months at a time and it gets me super depressed because nothing changes. I was looking in this list to see if I can find the name of it, but I couldnt find. They are OK with regular shirt sleeves, not not heavier coat sleeves. 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. Not in a car, like when you were little and someone would pick you up. Climacophobia Fear of stairs, climbing, or of falling downstairs.. Its really weird and I just want it to go away. If so that may not be a phobia. I never take pain medication (for minor sports injuries, period pain etc.) I had always a nightmare like my body is paralyzed for a couple of minutes since I was 13 years old up until now and I am already 23. Maybe phone therapy sounds more appealing then person to person sessions. What should I do? I dont know why, I just get AFRAID with the idea of someone/something with a whole story and personality being made up. Drinking out of glass, cup or bottle the thought of the glass touching my lips makes my skin crawl. My daughter has a fear of people looking at her bare feet. If you are seeking help, anyone in the health profession will understand what you are speaking of, If someone can think it, there can be a fear of it. I am always scared or worried that a child gets hurt. I have this similar fear, or at least an anxiety of it sufficient to curtail nearly all of my social interactions. If you area unwilling to talk to a therapist, that limits your choices, even if your reasons seem good. Psychrophobia Fear of cold. Enetophobia Fear of pins. She confessed that when she reads scripts, she keeps a cup of water by her side, so that she can dip her fingers in before turning the page. I have a fear that is quite hard to describe, but in its simplest form, I suppose its a fear of becoming intolerant to pain. Athazagoraphobia Fear of being forgotton or ignored or forgetting. Anyway, I have the hardest time talking to people about how I feel. Agliophobia Fear of pain. I have this rare fear/phobia of not having a water or any fluid to drink with me. I tried not to think about it until i told em friend my room was messiah but what was bothering me was that stain it was gross. Is there a fear of someone from the past? The celebrity is a person well known for his well-knownness. If her song 'Scared Of Lonely' is anything to go by, it seems Queen Bey is afraid of being alone. It may be a phobia if it is unrealistic. I got a question: Whats it called when youre afraid of stories not being real? Typically this would be paranoia, but there may be other factors to consider. Linonophobia Fear of string. Fear of flying is one of the most common phobias around the world. this is unrelated to the previous post but I dont know how to comment separately. It doesnt make them strange or unique and there isnt always are real good reason for the fear. As for is there the possibility someone fears unable to experience touch? Maybe. It doesnt matter stranger or my own children. Dentophobia Fear of dentists.. Now these may be phobias or there may be some other things going on. While there may be names for these fears, I dont have the answer. Wonderful collection. Look up the Greek word for coat sleeve and put phobia on the end of it and you would have an official name, Is there a fear of someone being able to hear your thoughts, If someone has the fear, then it exists. A Fear of Mirrors Is Known As Catoptrophobia, Movies That Will Trigger Your Claustrophobia, Upvote the strangest phobias that scare the living daylights out of these incredibly famous people, Christina Ricci Has a Fear of Indoor Plants, Christina Ricci Is Back In The Spotlight - But She Never Really Went Away, American Public Figures Who Are National Treasures, The Greatest Actresses Who Have Never Won an Oscar (for Acting), Actors Who Refused To Return For Sequels - And How The Movies Handled It, Alfred Hitchcock's Scariest Characters, Ranked, Inside Oprah And Gayle's Hilarious Episode of 'Colonial House', The Best TV Actors And Actresses Of All Time, The Greatest Actors & Actresses in Entertainment History, Actors Who Somehow Looked Older In The '90s Than They Do Now. The best I can research up to is of a symptom of FOH, Fear of harm. The alternative to working with someone is to keep having the dreams and that doesnt sound very pleasant, What is the phobia of large empty rooms? This is a huge problem in my life because it makes me insane. Carnophobia Fear of meat. There are many dynamics that could be at play here. People can fear anything, any object, any surrounding, any process, you name it. Ablutophobia Fear of washing or bathing. Eremophobia Fear of being oneself or of loneliness. Medications your doctor might prescribe include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), beta-blockers, and anti-anxiety drugs. Middle of the back seat of a clown car. If it consumes a fair amount of time out of you daily experience, you probably want to get some help and see how you can overcome this problem. It is really that simple and many fears are misdiagnosed. Yes there can be a phobia of this nature as the mind can have a fear of almost anything, real or made up. Do people have this fear? If so please let me know. Hello! Ive had it sense I was 5 but its started when I was 3 . When like I forget something so obvious or lose track of intelligent conversation or I fail a simple(thats how I see afterwards) test, I feel this discomfort on my chest. Apparently chlorophyll-related terror is common enough to subdivide. Is there a fear of not being able to scream ? Caligynephobia Fear of beautiful women. The question is not if these exist or do you have them, it is what will you do to work through them. Sarmassophobia Fear of love play. Bacon says she will leave the room if she sees any talking food on TV, especially those evil California Raisins. Agateophobia Fear of insanity. Is there a name? If I try to talk or even open my mouth to speak Ill start crying, I cant help it. I am very thankful to you for documenting these fears. I have the fear of being hit by a ball is this a thing?? Its the scariest thing for me. Labels are primarily for Insurance companies. Im completely frightened by self harm. There may also be other things going on, but not enough info to be sure. Richard I am assuming you mean could there be a reason for having this fear. 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. ), How Old Are One Direction Now? I. Does it have a specific label, that I am uncertain of. The fear of interviews is called the "interview anxiety.". I make this work, sometimes, but lately they are getting worse and i feel like I am sliding down a slippery slope that I cannot climb back up. I know you havent been here since last year, but Its nice to know someone feels the same. And it scares me . Is there a fear of being without someone you know in a public place? The beef cake actor says eating bugs and all sorts of other 'gross' foods whilst travelling never caused a threat, however nudity was once a issue for him. I have had this fear since a child. ". I have a huge fear of offending people or emotionally disturbing anyone even in the slightest. Uranophobia Fear of heaven. Emetophobia Fear of vomiting. Its an actual fear in case I fall with the drinks etc. I have a hard time at talking to people and asking people places. Good to see my bro Nate having a great 2nd career after his NFL career!! Not failure. He can have excess sweating, shaking, heavy breathing, fast blood flow problems due to this. Oprah Winfrey's chewing gum phobia stems from childhood trauma. Kopophobia Fear of fatigue. Thanatophobia or Thantophobia Fear of death or dying. 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. It interferes with those things I want to do sometimes. Photoaugliaphobia Fear of glaring lights. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. Many people feel repetitive behavior is like a phobia because there is a fear driving it, like in your example, something bad will happen. Phthisiophobia Fear of tuberculosis. Androphobia Fear of men. The memory of that nightmare comes rushing back, and I will just about panic if I cant make the sound stop. 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. Malaxophobia Fear of love play. In modern usage, the word has evolved to mean the fear of strangers or foreigners but its original meaning is much broader. I have a fear that constantly plagues me of opening my eyes and something being there that wasnt there before. Xyrophobia-Fear of razors. If you walk into most health professionals offices and say, hey have you ever work with someone who has xxxxxphoba, they probably wont know any of them except for the most common ones. its funny, now wont even use a cup at my house, i just drink out of the faucet. I got really claustrophobic and I had to get out, she concluded. Typical symptoms of phobias can include nausea, trembling, rapid heartbeat, feelings of unreality, and being preoccupied with the fear object. Polyphobia Fear of many things. I have a pathological fear of celebrities. Can you help me with this if whats gonna be this fear. Sure their designer clothes and million dollar accessories tend to throw us offwe simply assume that nothing ever touches these people. Kamilla Rose Harpaxophobia Fear of being robbed. There are many reason this could occur and I recommend you find someone to work with to help you resolve this fear. Probably. Medorthophobia Fear of an erect penis. Fishing nets. Famous Eisoptrophobes: I fear if someone cares that Im alive that I have a purpose, and they want to help me. If nothing else, Tamlyn A., youre not alone. The list of phobias is an educational tool. 2020;9:F1000 Faculty Rev-195. I dont think its on the list so Im hoping you can help me figure out what it is. Spermatophobia or Spermophobia Fear of germs. Sitting in the back row of a Phish concert, guaranteeing a dozen of these in view at any time: Some of you will say there should be a name for when people aren't afraid of clowns, since this proud lineage of entertainers has long been the object of scorn and outright fear. Is there a name for it? I have a pathological fear of celebrities. He is also afraid of tunnels and driving through them. I feel like I am not in a bright or open environment, even in blazing sunshine, if the rooms are divided off. My colleagues and boss dont understand this and unfortunately my position at my desk is such that my back is to the door. Iatrophobia Fear of going to the doctor or of doctors. I can imagine it being frightening not knowing what's beneath you. Batophobia Fear of heights or being close to high buildings. Understandable! Sounds like youre and INFJ personality type. Scopophobia, scoptophobia, or ophthalmophobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by a morbid fear of being seen in public or stared at by others. Death? Is there a fear for being murdered? Again, people can fear anything, any idea, any event, any feeling. Is there a fear of someones feelings for you changing? 4pm - 7pm, B.O.T.A. *)down one whole floor. Basically anything that has anything to do w touching me. Kendra Cherry, MS, is an author and educational consultant focused on helping students learn about psychology. Singer-actor Justin Timberlake is believed to be afraid of spiders, snakes and all other creepy crawlers. Rare phobias may be novel terms coined to identify a single, unique case or fear that occur quite infrequently. Macrophobia Fear of long waits. Well there may be a name for this, but I am not sure this is just a phobia. Demophobia Fear of crowds. Not all fears are phobias. Botanophobia is not to be mistaken with Boitanophobia, which is the understandable fear of being forced to watch competitive male figure skating. Im not sure if I can describe it to you correctly, but I think I have this fear because Ive broken my arm and leg a few times. How do I know if I have it? Alektorophobia Fear of chickens. Worst case scenario for an eisoptrophobe: Monophobia Fear of solitude or being alone. Any famous people that have pyrophobia (fear of fire)? Scotophobia Fear of darkness. Because the nervous system can associate fears to anything (real or made up) it would not be possible to have all fears, because many are unique to a very small group of people. A phobia is an overwhelming or debilitating fear, usually of something that poses no real danger at all. Kakorrhaphiophobia Fear of failure or defeat. FURTHERMORE I AGREE WITH JESUS TEACHINGS AS ALL BLASPHAMISERS SHOULD BE CRUCIFIED. What you want is to work with someone who can get to the core issues behind the fears and find out if it is a simple phobia or something more complex. Bacon admitted that he even turned down an M & M commercial because his wife would never have approved! The psychological term for fear of the unknown is "xenophobia.". Thanks. I have a fear of touching and feeling my own bones. Find someone to work with who specializes in transforming fears. Catoptrophobia Fear of mirrors. what is it called? Fear of failure What's Taylor Swift afraid of? Cypridophobia or Cypriphobia Fear of prostitutes or venereal disease. My friend said it couldve been mold and that made me freak out more. There is a difference between hating something, and being afraid of it, and people usually know the difference between getting angry over something, and feeling fear. "I'm a bit of a wimp usually, but because my boyfriend paid for it, I felt that I had to try to be a cool girlfriend and go on everything so I just had to." Im afraid of humanity, but not people im just afraid of the human race its hard to explain but im not afraid of society or anything like that. It means Fear of someone youre unsure of if theyre your friend controlling you, or in short, Fear of someone (that you know) controlling you. It is not typically classified as a phobia. Ceraunophobia Fear of thunder and lightning. Salute bro!! I also have this problem. 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!). People can fear anything. doi:10.12688/f1000research.20082.1, Valiente-Gmez A, Moreno-Alczar A, Treen D, et al. This is not every phobia, it is merely a list of phobias. Would you believe it's just an innocent sea creature? Whats the fear of things getting too loud to fast? In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Phobia names are derived from their Greek or Latin name with phobia added on the end. Gerascophobia Fear of growing old. Do not know what it is called though. Many phobias are not difficult to overcome, some take a bit more work and as previously mentioned, others are not really phobias. Hello! Dana, not all fears are phobias. Christina Ricci seems to have many fears and the fear of indoor houseplants is one of them. Um I might have arachnophobia? 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. Jesse, the human mind can associate fears to any subject matter, activity or object. Ive been dealing with someone giving romantic advances and I am not able to handle this affection. Recent developments in the intervention of specific phobia among adults:Arapid review, EMDR beyond PTSD: A systematic literature review, Current issues in the treatment of specific phobia: Recommendations for innovative applications of hypnosis, Fear related to medical treatments or issues. Ever since I was 7 I have had a really weird fear. Download 'B.O.T.A. Some people are happy but just cant recognize it. Phallophobia Fear of a penis, esp erect. By Kendra Cherry I get so terrified that someone will leave me. The worldwide speculation over whether Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber dissed Selena Gomez's eyebrows has proven yet again that celebrity feuds can be sparked by the most bizarre of reasons. I dont know if its considered as a phobia or a trauma The fear of (direct) confrontation. But you do have points of view you want to express and any point of view could be viewed as hostile by someone from some perspective. Theologicophobia Fear of theology. (Baddest of Them All)' on iTunes, 20 September 2017, 16:40 | Updated: 4 December 2017, 11:10. Cardiophobia Fear of the heart. Suddenly, you feel an uneasiness giving way to terror, but you're not sure why. ), Add imparnumerophobia: the fera of odd numbers. I think you will find you have some self esteem issues that need to be addressed. If it is fear, I would suspect it is social phobia. Tyrannophobia Fear of tyrants. Now people can fear just about anything, because the mechanism for many fears is virtually the same, its just focused on different subject matter. If you do know one it would be great to finally know, I think the word you are looking for is paranoia, which is a fear that typically is not classified as a phobia. Not afraid of glass in general just drinking from it. Scelerophibia Fear of bad men, burglars. My husband helped me learn to cope with my Achluophobia when i was 23 and now it is much easier and i only need a nightlight when i am alone. Once again, we can fear anything. Hypsiphobia Fear of height. Is this a fear? I ve suffered from it and Ive found nothing about what it really is called. Sometimes its an actual light tapping sometimes it comes back in my head. Tuberculophobia Fear of tuberculosis. Amicus means friend. Noticing pain is not the same as a fear and from your description I am not sure the two are connected, though there may be more to this than you have written. If it makes you feel any better, Mr. Woody Allen happens to be the celebrity having the most number of phobias as he is also admitted to being afraid of insects, dogs, getting certain diseases, of showers having the drain hole in the middle of the tub, heights, small rooms and crowds. That you feel paranoid adds another layer of complexity to this. The thought of God forbid a bone breaking nauseates me and I cant even eat food off the bone. I hope this helps and I hope you find someone to work with you can help you process these interactions differently. When I was 6, I had a very bad nightmare. When it decides to strike its sticky tendrils grasp tenaciously, hellbent on your destruction. Happiness is what you create, so take some time on this to work on. Phagophobia Fear of swallowing or of eating or of being eaten. find someone to work with that can assist you in becoming all you can be. Phobias are one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States. If you can think of it, then there can be a fear of it. Apparently her less-than-fastidious grandmother would store it in rows in the cabinet for safe keeping as well applying it directly to dinner plates during meals. more grease to your elbow and God bless. Odontophobia Fear of teeth or dental surgery. Steven Gans, MD is board-certified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at Massachusetts General Hospital. And yet, many are known to suffer from fears and insecurities that also plague the common people. Then one thing happened where I was getting ready for an online call and on my wall appeared a black stain. Limnophobia Fear of lakes. You may be suffering from social anxieties, PTSD or some form of paranoid feelings. Celebrities in South Africa who were born in . Mnemophobia Fear of memories. Testophobia Fear of taking tests. Dermatosiophobia or Dermatophobia or Dermatopathophobia Fear of skin disease.. Meningitophobia Fear of brain disease. does anyone else feel like this? Hypnophobia Fear of sleep or of being hypnotized. It is a fear, however whether it is solely a fear or contains other components I cannot tell from the info given. Now this may or may not be a phobia and it could be rooted (completely or partially) in something different (like being taken advantage of or controlled). As if your actions are not of your own doing and are done by malicious forces, That may not be a phobia. It's not surprising the poor girl has a fear of falling. all the articles on this website are very much helpful to me. Its coming down!, she continued. Like fear of chair then is also not a specific name for fear of tables. Coulrophobia Fear of clowns. Cenophobia or Centophobia Fear of new things or ideas. Thank you. Was there a fear of spilling tea in those cultures, I doubt it, but that is not how phobias are named. Ochlophobia Fear of crowds or mobs. And second, how about fear of grass touching your feet (especially when wearing sandals, but anytime really), Jeremiah, thanks for your question. Rectophobia Fear of rectum or rectal diseases. Merinthophobia Fear of being bound or tied up. I really want to know if its a real phobia . Parthenophobia Fear of virgins or young girls. 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. Verminophobia Fear of germs. Your job is to live your life and if you stay overly attached to how could behave in the future, you will end up living his life and not yours Or is there a phobia for being humiliated in public? Reading your list I suspect you rely on others to give you certainty and you identity needs to be discovered or supported. Atelophobia- Fear of imperfection. You've stumbled upon the most flamboyant section of the gay pride parade. It is of more help to deal with the mechanism of how the subconscious creates fear instead of the subject matter the fear is based on. Scabiophobia Fear of scabies. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Also, I get goosebumps and freak out if someone has their back to me! You may choose a different approach on this, as it seems yours is really the fear of the unknown, specifically the unknown that could directly effect you. I have the exact same fear and dream. On The Tonight Show, Sedgwick's husband Kevin Bacon revealed his wife's fear of talking food. J Law has tripped up more times than we can remember, there was that time on the red carpet, and that other time she went to collect her Oscar. agoraphobia ), in chemistry to describe chemical aversions (e.g. I dont know if its a phobia or not. We help you determine what your dashboard warning lights mean. 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. I would be really happy if you could include carpophobia since I myself are suffering from it and most people dont know what it is and often joke around with it when I tell them. Ataxophobia Fear of disorder or untidiness. Is therea name for fear of being given romantic affection? You have done your part in raising him. That can be a very difficult place to be. Is there a name for a fear of bones/ bones breaking? 1. Kosmikophobia Fear of cosmic phenomenon. So what would you call fear of rejection? 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. Hoarding. Is there a name to this condition? The fear of driving can be called several different names: amaxophobia, vehophobia, ochophobia, motorphobia, or hamaxophobia. It sucks ! Chiraptophobia Fear of being touched. Anxiety & Depression Association of America. Are there any celebrities that have scopophobia? Samhainophobia: Fear of Halloween. Alliumphobia Fear of garlic. COPYRIGHT 2005-2023 Cracked is published by Literally media Ltd.. You want to look at whats the issue at hand and how it much it effects you and is it truly a phobia. There are many reasons this could be occuring. Staurophobia Fear of crosses or the crucifix. Liam ' s One Direction bandmate Niall Horan apparently has a fear of pigeons when too many are flying overhead. Is there a fear of developing the same attitude or behaviour of someone else by just watching them or being with them. Is there a phobia of not knowing where you are? Apparently Adele's phobia of seagulls all started when she was 9 years old. 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.
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