Deipnophobia or the fear of dining or dinner conversations is one of the unusual but very real phobias that exist to torture people around the dinner table. The word Deipnophobia is derived from Greek ‘deipno’ which can be translated as ‘dinner conversation’ and ‘phobos’ which is ‘aversion’ or ‘deep fear’. Deipnophobia is also believed to be a fear of large meals or … [Read more...]
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Fear of Writing Phobia – Graphophobia or Scriptophobia
Scriptophobia is the extreme fear of writing in public. The word Scriptophobia is derived from the Latin word script meaning writing and phobos which is the Greek word for fear or dread. Graphophobia is very similar to Scriptophobia but it is more specific in that; it is related to the extreme and often irrational fear of handwriting. Both Scriptophobia and Graphophobia … [Read more...]
Fear of Roller Coasters Phobia – Coasterphobia
Coasterphobia, as the name indicates, is an intense fear of roller coasters. The arrival of summer invariably means a trip or two to theme parks, none of which is complete without a ride on a Roller coaster. While most people enjoy the “thrills and the chills” roller coasters proffer, to a Coasterphobe, simply the sight of one is enough to bring on a full blown panic … [Read more...]
Fear of Work Phobia – Ergophobia
Ergophobia is the deep and persistent fear of work. The other names for this phobia are Ergasiophobia, or ‘work aversion’. Both the terms are derived from Greek ergon meaning work and phobos which comes from the Greek God of fear. Ergophobia is a part of social anxiety disorder. The individuals suffering from it are afraid to seek employment from fear of being yelled at by … [Read more...]
Fear of Wasps Phobia – Spheksophobia
It is estimated that there are more than 300 different types of phobias and almost 10% of the world’s population suffers from these. Spheksophobia is one of the more common phobias belonging to this list. Explained simply, Spheksophobia is the persistent fear of wasps. The word is derived from Greek spheco meaning wasps and Phobos the ‘Greek God of fear’ or … [Read more...]
Fear of School Phobia – Didaskaleinophobia
Didaskaleinophobia is the fear of school or fear of going to school. Nearly 2 to 5% of school going children is known to be inflicted with such phobia. The word Didaskaleinophobia is derived from Greek Didasko meaning to teach and phobos meaning aversion or fear. Another common term for the fear of school is Scholionophobia which is derived from Latin scius for … [Read more...]
Fear of Loud Noises Phobia – Phonophobia or Ligyrophobia
The fear of loud noises phobia is known by several different names: Ligyrophobia, acousticophobia, sonophobia or phonophobia. All these different terms have their roots in Greek for “loud noise, sound or alarm”. No matter how prepared one is: the sudden burst of an alarm can leave one shocked and panic stricken. Ligyrophobia is a fairly common phobia, affecting many … [Read more...]
Fear of Depths Phobia – Bathophobia
Bathophobia means the fear of depths. It is fear or anxiety associated with the sea or water bodies of various types, though; many Bathophobic individuals are also known to fear tunnels, mountain valleys or caves. The word Bathophobia originates from Greek word bathios which means “deep or depth” and phobos meaning “aversion, dread or fear”. People living with this … [Read more...]
Fear of Talking on the Phone Phobia – Telephonophobia
It may sound weird, but there are many people around the world who suffer from an intense fear of talking on the phone. Telephonophobia is the self explanatory name given to such severe anxiety. Most ‘Telephonophobes’ prefer sending a text message or emailing their contacts, since, even the mere thought of ordering a pizza on the phone is enough to cause them to have a … [Read more...]
Fear of Pain Phobia – Agliophobia
Agliophobia is the persistent, unwarranted and often irrational fear of pain. It is derived from the Greek word algo which means pain and phobos which means fear or dread. Other names for this phobia include: Odynophobia, Odynephobia or Odynesphobia which are all derived from Greek odyn meaning pain. The dictionary defines pain as a “highly unpleasant sensation … [Read more...]
Fear of Ghosts Phobia – Phasmophobia
Phasmophobia is the fear of ghosts. The word originates from Greek word ‘phasmos’ which means ‘supernatural being/phantom’ and phobos which means ‘deep dread or fear’. Another word sometimes associated with it is Spectrophobia, which originates from ‘specters’ or ‘reflection’. Many people, young and old alike, fear ghosts. This fear is deeply ingrained in us right since … [Read more...]
Fear of Everything Phobia – Panophobia or Pantophobia
Panophobia or the fear of everything phobia might sound bizarre, but it does exist in the list of non-specific phobias. It is known by other names like Omniphobia or Pantophobia. Panto stands for ‘all or everything’ in the Greek language. The word ‘Panophobia’ also might have originated from The Greek God Pan. (This deity is believed to cause feelings of panic or … [Read more...]
Fear of Bridges Phobia – Gephyrophobia
Gephyrophobia (pronounced as Jeff-ee-ro-pho-bia) is a common specific phobia affecting many individuals. People with this phobia are afraid of crossing bridges or tunnels: driving over a bridge or even seeing one from afar or seeing photos/movies involving bridges can set off an anxiety attack in the sufferer. Often the phobic realizes that his fear is unwarranted and … [Read more...]
Fear of Men Phobia – Androphobia
Androphobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of men (Greek: Andras-man and phobos-fear). Like with all fears, the fear of men is also ingrained or pre-programmed as an ‘instinctual response to potential danger’. Such a phobia can afflict men and women, but is typically seen in younger females. Like with many other phobias, the fear of men phobia might continue into … [Read more...]
Fear of Driving Phobia – Vehophobia
Vehophobia or the fear of driving can impact one’s daily life especially since most of us are dependent on this activity to get by. It can affect one to an extent that s/he refuses to go shopping, visit a doctor or even drive to work. Individuals with the extreme fear of driving prefer public transport or request friends or family members to drive them each time. This is … [Read more...]