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can you list as many phobias, phelliacs and manias that you can think of?
for example aracnophobia, acustaphiliac, erotomania ect
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Agoraphobia Fear of Open Spaces - While there are many definitions under this heading, it is the limitation of leaving certain environments. For some this means being confined to their home and for others it is traveling within a certain miles radius of where they live. When the root cause of this fear is lifted, the comfort zone begins to expand
Amaxophobia* Fear of driving or riding in vehicles - the inability of riding or entering an automobile, either as a driver or a passenger. This means avoiding vehicles at any cost.
Androphobia Fear of men - The fear of coming in contract with, engaging in activities or becoming intimate with men.
Apiphobia* Fear of bees - In extreme cases, just the mention of a bee can trigger an attack. This phobia can often be eliminated quickly
Autophobia Fear of being alone - An extremely high need to around others. Staying home alone or having to do activities without companionship will be extremely uncomfortable.
Bacteriophobia* Fear of bacteria - any situation or activity where the person believes dirty or unsanitary conditions will exist, triggers extreme nervousness. Often ties in with OCD and washing.
Brontophobia Fear of storms - can be limited to fear of thunderstorms, though many suffering from this will also fear rain (Ombrophobia) or even dark clouds and they will anticipate the arrival of storms. Often accompanied with unresolved guilt, trust, or acceptance.
Claustrophobia* Fear of enclosed spaces - the feeling of being enclosed or trapped. Elevators, closets, tunnels, small rooms, being stuck in traffic, etc., are all common. Claustrophobics focus in on what confines their environment and not on the space available.
Cnidophobia* Fear of insect stings - Close to Apiphobia, though those affected fear wasps, hornets, bees, or any other insect that sting. Clients have had a release of this phobia with in a few sessions
Coitophobia Fear of sexual intercourse - can affect both men and women. The act of intercourse is not the challenge, it is the rejection, trust, self worth, guilt, shame and hurt from past experiences that have been associated to the event.
Emetophobia* Fear of vomiting - the act of, being around others who might get sick or any representation of vomiting. This fear can be all consuming, leading to the avoidance of certain foods and places where it is believed they or others may become ill. Often accompanied with signs of OCD. While emetophobia is often structured in complex thought patterns, it can be overcome.
Enetophobia* Fear of needles or pins - Seeing or being around sharp objects, being stuck by a needle or pin {intentionally or not}, going to doctor or dentist for shots or vaccination, etc.
Ergophobia Fear of work - a rejection of the work environment, the act of performing duties or having to be part of a team going towards a common goal.
Gephyrophobia* Fear of crossing bridges - An extreme panic or disorientation of crossing bridges. Some may experience an accompanying urge to pull or jump off. Clients have experienced results in as little as a few of sessions.
Glossophobia Fear of public speaking - falls in the category of social phobias. Extreme discomfort of having to express oneself in front of a group of people or to be the center of attention. Usually driven by the fear of judgment, criticism or authority. Disorientation, panic, and sweating are common. To some degree, this fear is common in a great percentage of the population.
Gymnophobia Fear of nudity - towards the opposite sex, same sex, a certain group of people or when alone. Shame, guilt, rejection, self-worth and acceptance usually lay under this fear.
Gynophobia Fear of women - can be the fear of approaching, engaging in a conversation, trusting, or just being around women. There is often a need for acceptance and a fear of rejection, low self-esteem or mistrusting anyone from the opposite sex they could get intimate with, hence get hurt.
Hemaphobia* Fear of blood - the fear of losing, giving, receiving or just seeing blood. May cause intense nightmares. Often results are seen rapidly in overcoming this phobia
Homophobia Fear of homosexuality - those suffering from this will avoid any physical and emotional contact with those of the same sex. Trust, uncertain identity and limiting beliefs are very prevalent
Hydrophobia* Fear of water - usually for larger bodies of water, though can extend to showers, baths or just getting wet in extreme cases
Iatrophobia* Fear of doctors - fear of any person who performs surgery, administers shots, gives medical diagnostics or any others in the medical field. Large concerns of safety and trust
Iophobia* Fear of poisons - being around any perceived poisonous substance, or the fear of accidentally ingesting them.
Microphobia* Fear of germs - close to Bacteriophobia. Any situation or environment where it is believed germs can breed or exist. May also be accompanied with OCD tendencies
Noctiphobia Fear of night - can be associated to fear of darkness (Nychtophobia), activities between dusk to dawn.
Obesophobia Fear of gaining weight- often found in anorexics and bulimic, those suffering from this fear will go to all lengths to avoid gaining weight. Acceptance, anger and rejection may lie behind this fear, along with limiting beliefs.
Phagophobia Fear of eating - may also be fear of swallowing, since there is a belief that harm may occur if any food or substance is digested
Phonemophobia Fear of thinking - Being uncomfortable with ones own thoughts. There is a great focus to keep the attention on the world outside. These people may panic when new and unfamiliar thoughts appear or their own thoughts bring up past negative emotions.
Socialphobia Fear of people - this can be crowds, speaking in front of groups (Glassophobia), meeting strangers, even being afraid of interacting with family member. Often diagnosed as extreme shyness. Self-esteem, being judged by others, rejection, embarrassment and acceptance may all need to be addressed. See Social Anxiety
Urophobia* Fear of urine - the act of urinating in a public rest room, the fear of others hearing the process of urinating. Often accompanied with low self-esteem or linked in with social phobias
- 1 decade ago
Adding to the big list already given i have heard of a phobia of phobias and a phobia of Marshmallows.
Wierd but true