Gerontophobia Fear of old people or of growing old. A phobia is a persistent, excessive, unrealistic fear of an object, person, animal, activity or situation. A fear of irregular patterns or clusters of small holes or bumps. You may be suffering from social anxieties, PTSD or some form of paranoid feelings. Though we have to wonder if Anderson actually suffers from a mild xenophobia (the fear of strangers) and thus is freaked out every time she looks in the mirror and doesn't see a brunette with unweaponized tits. Probably, but if you are looking to place a name on it, we dont have it hear. Enochlophobia Fear of crowds. Staurophobia Fear of crosses or the crucifix. There are other out there with this fear, but I could not tell you percentage of people who have to deal with this. Sometimes Misophobia is referred to as selective sound sensitivity. And slightly afraid of this with strangers? J Anxiety Disord. Contents. Right now it is isolated to a specific item, which while uncomfortable, is probably manageable. This is the darkest, most embracing fear. Our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Having a name for it may make you feel less anxious about it or feel like you are not that different, but it will not make the fear go away. Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial updates. If this is just a minor bother, then you probably can live with it. 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. If I got motion sickness every time I traveled in a car, I wouldnt be looking forward to it either. I feel like I am not in a bright or open environment, even in blazing sunshine, if the rooms are divided off. Bogyphobia Fear of bogeys or the bogeyman. Well you know if you dont do anything, nothing will change. When I subscribe to a famous person's YouTube channel or follow them on Instagram, I'm terrified they're going to private message me and ask me to hang out or something. Sometimes fears are easy to overcome, sometimes they are more complex and if you are serious about helping yourself, you will take action instead of just worrying about it. Luckily for most of us, our life styles and ability to work through experiences negate these possibilities. Atelophobia- Fear of imperfection. I got really claustrophobic and I had to get out, she concluded. Demi confessed to having been stuck in 3 different elevators. Oenophobia- Fear of wines. She simply declared, ", Apparently Adele's phobia of seagulls all started when she was 9 years old. This is something you will want to work on, since it will effect your entire life. Thermophobia Fear of heat. As i was cleaning it and talking to my friend i suddenly felt disgusted that i didnt get rid of it soon. 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. Exposure-based treatments are the first-line approach in the treatment of phobias. Pharmacophobia Fear of taking medicine. One that is totally relatable for basically everyone, the actress is terrified of talking on the phone. You can name it yourself if you want. So are rocker Sheryl Crow and actor-director Woody Allen. 2014;56(4):389-404. doi: 10.1080/00029157.2013.801009. They may be easy to address or they may be more complex, cant tell with the info you have provided. Low self esteem or self worth may be part of the issue, Okay this is driving me nuts. Thanks. Symmetrophobia Fear of symmetry. Acrophobia Fear of heights. Christina Ricci is deathly fearful of being alone in a swimming pool as she believes that a door would open up in its floor and swallow her alive. Is it a fear or are you squeamish about the tactile feeling wetness brings? Automysophobia Fear of being dirty. It becomes a problem sometimes and its really annoying. I cant watch gymnastic jumps or arm wrestling without getting anxiety. Reading your list I suspect you rely on others to give you certainty and you identity needs to be discovered or supported. Limnophobia Fear of lakes. Fear that someone you know from the past is coming back into your life, is still in your thoughts, is not OK, etc? Climacophobia Fear of stairs, climbing, or of falling downstairs.. Could be. Gamophobia Fear of marriage. Koniophobia Fear of dust. Many are anxieties, obsessions and other disorders that have the symptoms of fears. Really if you seek help on this, no one is going to care what it is called. . 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. Somniphobia Fear of sleep. Liz, dont get hung up on finding a name for your fear, since the mind can create fears for almost anything. Anyone know the fear of opening up to people, or the fear of people who want to be close (emotionally) with you? And when I tell people about it, they think Im crazy. Does anyone else here have that too? As scary and real as this may seem to you, these types of fears can be released. That would be very much appreciated, Fear of failure is not uncommon. Eurotophobia Fear of female genitalia. You may want to see or talk to a professional to see what is going on behind these reactions. Im afraid of getting picked up and carried like a 4 year old. Metathesiophobia Fear of changes. Arachnephobia or Arachnophobia Fear of spiders. Jonathon, without further info, I am not going to assume to know how your mind is processing these things. However, I would question if for you this is a fear or is it more of guilt or shame and can you tell these apart. 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. Sesquipedalophobia Fear of long words. if it is, then what is it? I dont know what its called, but I definitely have is as a phobia. Is there a fear or liking or loving someone because of past experiences? Ever since then, if I hear a light tapping sound, just barely audible I feel afraid. Scoleciphobia Fear of worms. Selaphobia Fear of light flashes. In this phobia, the users feel fear of tables. The human nervous system can associate fear to anything. Not all phobias are created equally. So I coined the term achillephobia a while ago. So what would you call fear of rejection? Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. If this is truly an issue with you, find someone to work with. Stephen Kings IT might have exacerbated the fear of clowns in the hearts and minds of Americans. Phonophobia Fear of noises or voices or ones own voice; of telephones. Regier DA, Kuhl EA, Kupfer DJ. Phengophobia Fear of daylight or sunshine. It seems to just fall under OCD, but I strongly disagree with that on account of the fact that Ive met multiple people like this who arent OCD about other things.just locking doors, if anyone knows a name for this condition please post it. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Its called mysophobia, myso meaning mud and phobia meaning fear. Winfrey has reportedly banned gum from the offices of Harpo Studios. 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 presentto you the most well-known yet surprisingcelebrity phobias andfears that affectthe famous and the rich. Kynophobia- Fear of rabies. Is there a name for the fear of anything/everything having to do with the medical field? Actually, both Emma Stone and Rita Ora have both been very open about their death anxiety. Is there a specific phobia for making mistakes and being wrong? Sciophobia or Sciaphobia Fear of shadows. FURTHERMORE I AGREE WITH JESUS TEACHINGS AS ALL BLASPHAMISERS SHOULD BE CRUCIFIED. Is there a fear of being without someone you know in a public place? 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. Homilophobia Fear of sermons. Pneumatiphobia Fear of spirits. Fear of not living your life to the fullest / not having a adventure in your life Gephyrophobia or Gephydrophobia or Gephysrophobia Fear of crossing bridges.. If you are asking for a name to label this fear, there may be one, but I do not know it. 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. Is there a name for it, not that I am aware of. Worst case scenario for a lepidopterophobe: For the majority of people in the world, driving around town is a basic part of daily life. Xenophobia Fear of strangers or foreigners. ), Add imparnumerophobia: the fera of odd numbers. Its not exactly a fear of conflict, but rather if somebody approaches me with a problem I just sit there and take it and dont say anything because Im freaking out and dont know what to say. Achilles was impenetrable except for his heel which was his only weakness and it led to his demise. . Claustrophobia is a situational phobia triggered by an irrational and intense fear of tight or crowded spaces. Whether other people do is a different story because they may think a fear has to be of a certain level for it to be a phobia. Virginitiphobia Fear of rape. . When some friends asking me about my life Im feeling sick dont like the people ask me anything, The question to ask yourself is do you fear answering all questions? Like what is 1 plus 7? Please advise. Since you have a few fears, suggests you might have some other underlining issues that might need to be addressed. I in fact love swimming and used to train to be an Olympic athlete and I dont have trouble standing in or being on top of the ocean its only when my head goes under and I see nothing. Neopharmaphobia Fear of new drugs.. Apotemnophobia Fear of persons with amputations. All phobia names have a Greek or Latin origin based off of words that match the subject matter. As for is there the possibility someone fears unable to experience touch? Helminthophobia Fear of being infested with worms. Thanatophobia or Thantophobia Fear of death or dying. 1. Some factors that increase the risk of developing a phobia include: Some phobias are more common, while others are often quite rare. The reaction is so severe that even seeing photos of holes can set off a panic attack. Enetophobia Fear of pins. While listing all of the phobias that may exist is not possible, it can be helpful to look through a list of some of the more commonly described phobias. The memory of that nightmare comes rushing back, and I will just about panic if I cant make the sound stop. Knowing the name will not help them help you, but they will and should ask you questions that can lead to finding out how you can release the fear. ". Is this a phobia? Dikephobia Fear of justice.. If you have the fear, then there is such a fear. If you are looking for a specific fear (fear of spiders, fear of animals, etc), go to the. So much so that shes even acted on her fear of flying in the past, going so far as to shout that the plane was going down whilst on a flight. The actress also reportedly has a fear of being buried alive, so no wonder she's afraid of graveyards. Suriphobia Fear of mice. We all behave oddly at times. Who is afraid of getting his hair cut? Yes it is possible, but it may be something other than a phobia. I always think that my blender is going to explode or my lawn mower or my TV if it makes a funny noise even the vacuum. 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. Autophobia Fear of being alone or of oneself. Maybe phone therapy sounds more appealing then person to person sessions. i have a fear of loud women. It is not typically classified as a phobia. Illyngophobia Fear of vertigo or feeling dizzy when looking down. The fear of rejection. Many times they fall under the heading of other issues or just life events. Anthropophobia Fear of people or society. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Gelotophobia Fear of being laughed at. Britney's fear of lightning was uncovered on an episode of The X Factor USA. There is just something about the painted faces, layers of makeup and creepy artificial smile that scares the heck out of people. Arrhenphobia Fear of men. Probably. Necrophobia Fear of death or dead things. But once mixed with water and everything becomes abhorrent and cringing to my sensibilities. I suggest you see a professional in your area and maybe this will help you get some insights on what you are going through, Is there a fear of your mom because when i saw here i got scared, Can people have fear of someone else, including their mom? I have had thanatophobia since childhood but am developing strategies, I hope! Not Large Objects. And it scares me . Seplophobia Fear of decaying matter. First, thank you for sharing your experience, since it was not that easy to do. Salute bro!! Since your mind is creating this, it probably will not just go away on its own. Prosophobia Fear of progress. I can tell you the mind can associate fear to any object, thought process or idea, and since you are experience this, we know it exists for you. Try finding a CBT in your area or we can work with you here over the phone. Look up the Greek or Latin word (or words) for your phobia and you are half way there. Is there a name for this, not that I am aware of, though that doesnt mean a name for doesnt exist. He is also afraid of tunnels and driving through them. . I have been to one of the best EMDR therapists for PTSD and trauma, of course for the PTSD and trauma, but I had developed agoraphobia along with it. Im afraid of it happening again and seeing in people in pain. Is there a specific name for that? Keanu Reeves is afraid of being left alone in the dark and Megan Fox is afraid of the dark, period. 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. Gum's final insult would be forcing you to listen to the doctors speculating on the nature of the eye-fucking that caused it. I seem to be getting the feeling a lot lately, its like someone is behind me, watching me but I dont want to turn around because opinion scared of what might be there. If you are asking for the name of such a fear, find the Greek origin and add phobia. The main symptom of acrophobia is feeling intense anxiety and fear of heights. Find a reputable therapist who deals in fears. Ideophobia Fear of ideas. Is there a phobia for that? Everytime I watch a movie or see real life events that show breaking someones bones I feel really strange. Atychiphobia often used for fear of confrontation, but does that apply to you, it may or it may not. Madonna is supposedly very scared of thunderstorms. Luckily, I also have a sense of humor and enjoyed some of the wackier phobias in the list. I dont know why this is happening. COPYRIGHT 2005-2023 Cracked is published by Literally media Ltd.. Phronemophobia Fear of thinking. Dipsophobia Fear of drinking. Once you become better at noticing these thoughts, you can then work on replacing them with more positive, helpful thoughts. Well, I dont know if its a phobia or not.. Iophobia Fear of poison. You have some emotionally based misunderstanding of how you fit into the world, your self esteem is low or you overly get attached to others once they get close to you, probably a little bit of all. Even if I know the person loves me. means when you know a really heavy women talks in a high pitched and a raspy voice who is very energetic. Every time i think of someone hating me, disowning me or leaving me i get sick to my stomach and my pulse goes from 70 to 120. The assailant couldnt steal her good mood. There is a pane on Squidoo that is good. Considering youre the most recent comment i can find, i was wondering if maybe you know the fear of ones ear being stabbed, or something entering ones ear thats sharp. Androphobia Fear of men. Again, there can be a fear of anything. Are there any celebrities that have scopophobia? This was a compromise between her and the other producers, as she initially insisted that all studio audience members have their jawbone removed. Specific phobia. Mastigophobia Fear of punishment. You may want to check this out with a local health provider and get a proper diagnosis. Luiphobia Fear of syphillis. Find someone to work with. Photo: David Shankbone / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0. That is how phobia names are created. Christina Ricci Has a Fear of Indoor Plants. Is there a fear of having a piano in your home the person likes music and listen all the time also doesnt mind being in a house of someone else who has a piano in their house also doesnt mind going out and listening to one play. Scriptophobia Fear of writing in public. I would like to know too if there is a name for it, as fear of closing eyes definitely exists. Soteriophobia Fear of dependence on others.. Paralipophobia Fear of neglecting duty or responsibility. Psychrophobia Fear of cold. Rhytiphobia Fear of getting wrinkles. Phthiriophobia Fear of lice so I woke up in the middle of the night in a pool of sweat, dreading the fact that my dream may have come true, I MIGHTVE GOTTEN MARRIED TO A MAN!!! The invention of the answering machine was amazing". Now these may be phobias or there may be some other things going on. I did it on a night flight one time, Were going down! While you may have fears regarding your memory, I dont think this is the real issue. Call866-718-9995. What should I do? I walked quickly to my kitchen but i was still fine. This phobia can be extended to viewing videos of oneself as well. Fear of flying is one of the most common phobias around the world. Polyphobia Fear of many things. No one in my family tried to help me unfortunately, so make sure you go to therapy to get it fixed rather than not like me. Hi! Some people with acrophobia fear significant heights such as a tall bridge while others also fear shorter heights such as being on a ladder. 2023 Dotdash Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Nostophobia Fear of returning home. is there a fear of drinking water? This doesnt mean you have some strange disorder, since the mechanism for fear can be used on anything the mind can think of. Roberts also says that phobias fall under the umbrella of anxiety-related . Anxieties can go from general to specific actions or items. Find someone qualified in your area to work with. "A food phobia is not an eating disorder, it's an anxiety disorder," Emily Roberts, MA, LPC, psychotherapist, and author of Express Yourself: A Teen Girl's Guide to Speaking Up and Becoming Who You Are, explains. Its weird and when I was 5, my parents never fought soI dont know what caused this dream to happen again and again and again. What is mud phobia? Is there a name to this phobia . I didnt saw this in the list, so Im asking you, guys. Getting a label for your situation will probably have you doing lots of research on the disorder, which you hope will help you in finding a way to cope with it, but in reality will probably do very little in making you feel better or changing your situation. Is there a spasific fear of disappointing others? There are many things that could be happening, there is just not enough information in your message. Do you feel you can bring value to another persons life? Is there a phobia fo the feeling of always being watched? Check these out! That's really cool you were able to beat your fear of heights by skydiving! Aeroacrophobia- Fear of open high places. I have a fear of closing my eyes so cant do eyelash extensions. Pyrophobia Fear of fire. Hello, I have a friend who behaves oddly whenever part of his body goes numb such as when he sits too long. Hygrophobia Fear of liquids, dampness, or moisture. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. Im positive this has to be a common fear, does anyone know its name? If it is fear, I would suspect it is social phobia. 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. She is reported to have been brought to tears when shooting in cemeteries. Erin, that these picture bring up strong emotional responses in you that are not fear, euggests something else is going on. I doubt you will ever be the type of person to intentionally go out to hurt someone, so that probably will never be an issue for you. If so please let me know. Symbolophobia Fear of symbolism. On a more positive note, I used to have a terrible fear of the dark and couldnt sleep without the light on. The mechanisms for a phobia are basically the same, regardless of subject matter. Phobias are typically related to fears, not playing images over and over. So yeah . I have a pathological fear of celebrities. Scopophobia or Scoptophobia Fear of being seen or stared at. It also includes the fear that your other senses arent able to detect things either, particularly hearing. Malaxophobia Fear of love play. With Halloween upon us we find out what puts the spooks up some of pop's biggest stars. I have a small question that Ive been curious about. Melissophobia Fear of bees.. Don't panic Bey, there's millions of people who wouldn't mind keeping you company. 1. Phobias, however, go beyond normal fear and are irrational. I have slight PTSD and a fear of adult figures. Of course. 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