Not all fears are phobias. It can be very difficult to overcome, but with the help of a therapist or psychologist, many people have successfully overcome their fear. ), Motion sickness is usually not created by a fear you should talk to your Doctor. Dentophobia Fear of dentists.. 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. If there is a considerable amount, this may be more of a self esteem or self worth issue, especially since you have strong feelings of being shy. Dont Panic! "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. Download 'B.O.T.A. What is important is what are you going to do with it? Madonna is supposedly very scared of thunderstorms. 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. Hi. Sandpaper, I cant hear it, touch it, use it, makes me want to vomit. I have a fear of seeming narcissistic and arrogant, so I dont like it when people complement me and I get super shy and tell them to stop . Cardiophobia Fear of the heart. Typically this would be paranoia, but there may be other factors to consider. Christina Ricci seems to have many fears and the fear of indoor houseplants is one of them. I feel uncomfortable whenever i see an open door. Paraskavedekatriaphobia Fear of Friday the 13th. The names of specific phobias are often formed as nonce words, or words coined for a single occasion only. Maybe you require the avoidance of certain things. does anyone else feel like this? I did it on a night flight one time, Were going down! Deipnophobia Fear of dining or dinner conversations. Maybe phone therapy sounds more appealing then person to person sessions. I really want to know the name of this fear so I can figure out more about it and maybe know why I have it and how common it is. There are many reasons this could be occuring. Guess who will be laughing last when our bones are picked clean by voracious butterfly proboscises? If I am in the shower or pool its ok but if I touch something wet I freak out. Fishing nets. Ailurophobia Fear of cats. Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. 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. I started freaking out and raising my voice a bit and that wall should not look like that. On The Tonight Show, Sedgwick's husband Kevin Bacon revealed his wife's fear of talking food. Oneirogmophobia Fear of wet dreams. Some are more common than others. Even without a name, any fear and be alleviated. As Im typing this the thought of bones makes me queasy and faint. Find out if you share a phobia with any of these celebs. Exposure to the source of the fear triggers an immediate anxiety response. If it is a frequent fear, work with someone (a therapist who deals in anxieties and fears) to help you over come this. The main symptom of acrophobia is feeling intense anxiety and fear of heights. I am also guessing you have a very active imagination, which does not always serve you well. Mnemophobia Fear of memories. I have this similar fear, or at least an anxiety of it sufficient to curtail nearly all of my social interactions. Or is it only personal questions or questions about what you may know? Is there a specific phobia for making mistakes and being wrong? Demophobia Fear of crowds. Meningitophobia Fear of brain disease. Is it true? Just when I thought it wouldnt get worse. Sure their designer clothes and million dollar accessories tend to throw us offwe simply assume that nothing ever touches these people. Erin, that these picture bring up strong emotional responses in you that are not fear, euggests something else is going on. The best I can research up to is of a symptom of FOH, Fear of harm. The difference in your case will come down to are you checking or have the urge to check the door being locked (for whatever reason you place to this) or do you just have a fear of unlocked doors (it does not sound like it). They are just labels. So what would you call fear of rejection? Also I CANNOT sleep near a door, open or closed, they scare me a lot. While you may have fears regarding your memory, I dont think this is the real issue. I have a small question that Ive been curious about. I have a pathological fear of celebrities. Someone that has many people crushing on him or falling for him.. No matter how Im crushing on that person or I love him, I just dont wanna be with that person.. Famous Lepidopterophobes: If i go shopping with my friends i have to walk behind them , so i can see them or i start panicking . Ive been looking for an answer for this one for a while now. The celebrity having a phobia of mirrors is Baywatch star Pamela Anderson. The mind can associate fear to any subject matter. Fear that someone you know from the past is coming back into your life, is still in your thoughts, is not OK, etc? Wish I could offer something more hopeful, but acceptance of what you can control is sometimes the best answer to situations. Phobias are typically related to fears, not playing images over and over. It's not surprising the poor girl has a fear of falling. The model and reality star revealed on her website that she's terrified of anything with small holes: honeycomb and mousse included. Singer-actor Justin Timberlake is believed to be afraid of spiders, snakes and all other creepy crawlers. I wasnt sure but when i typed into the search bar this came up. Lists about phobias: the things we're scared of and why we are afraid of them. 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. I rather fall flat on my face, have a broken nose and teeth than breaking my fingers. Stephen Kings IT might have exacerbated the fear of clowns in the hearts and minds of Americans. 2013;12(2):92-8. doi:10.1002/wps.20050. Electrophobia Fear of electricity. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Required fields are marked *. You may want to work with someone to deal with this, so you can feel comfortable sharing your perspectives. Belonephobia Fear of pins and needles You will have to be more specific. Pediculophobia Fear of lice. If not, you may want to work on your self esteem and value. This goes for washcloths, damp towels after a bath, rag in the sink or elsewhere. I think that somehow a little magic door is going to open up and let the shark out.". Is this just a fear of traveling in a car or something else? Sorry I cant give you a better answer, Is there a fear of going deaf? Having a name for a fear will not make it go away. I have the exact same fear and dream. In fact, Taylor has a list of fears! I have always had some generalized anxiety, but I have noticed that this particular act causes my hear to beat fast and loose my breath. Osmophobia or Osphresiophobia Fear of smells or odors. I combined all the words. (Baddest of Them All)' on iTunes, 20 September 2017, 16:40 | Updated: 4 December 2017, 11:10. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH), approximately 12.5% of adults in the U.S. will deal with a specific phobia in their lifetime. Acrophobia- Fear of heights. I dont know anyone who deals with this. Pathophobia Fear of disease. Professionals dont need the label other than for dealing with insurance companies. Johnny Depp played The Mad Hatter who looked like a Clown so I dont buy it unless it was Therapy. Aphenphosmphobia Fear of being touched. Basically anything that has anything to do w touching me. Could be. Is there a name to this phobia . It tends to only be wet grass though I have tried searching for it but i can only find fear of grass. Is there a phobia name for this not that I am aware of. We could call it being paranoid, but I dont know how this would help. This article lists more than 100 of the most common phobias. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy utilizes rhythmic eye movements to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences. The bottom line is we are all in the same boat, no matter who we are. Required fields are marked *. If you believe that you have the symptoms of some type of phobia, consult a doctor for further evaluation and treatment advice. Pamela Anderson has reported that her reflection freaks her out. The only nightmare in my life where I woke up screaming. ), Add imparnumerophobia: the fera of odd numbers. ), but what about the opposite? The thought of God forbid a bone breaking nauseates me and I cant even eat food off the bone. my friends dont take this fear seriously and think Im being lazy which really hurts my feelings . Is there a name for this, not that I am aware of, though that doesnt mean a name for doesnt exist. I was going to get someone to come and repaint these walls even if they were white i didnt want to see a messed up wall and I grabbed a bottle of Clorox that i put back in the kitchen after using it fro the other wall and made my sister clean it even though I knew it wouldnt do good. Hello, I have a friend who behaves oddly whenever part of his body goes numb such as when he sits too long. People think I am kidding when I tell them, but it is 100% a real fear. Whether there is a name for this or not does not mean that the fear is not real for you. I cant watch gymnastic jumps or arm wrestling without getting anxiety. Snakephobia Fear of snakes. Also does anybody know the name of a phobia of being left behind or being replaced? phobias are irratinal fears with no trauma that might trigger such fear. 3. Please see About Phobias for more information. Well you know if you dont do anything, nothing will change. Ive tried searching it up but there doesnt seem to be a specific term. please tell me something about trypophobia. it has left me with scars soooo severe and gory it would make you tremble in your pantyhose! Dont wait for someone to label the fear before you decide to change. The actresses has revealed that she not afraid of the airplane, Im afraid of me on the airplane and losing control of myself. Is there a name for it, not that I am aware of. My mother hate old stuffs of the house and throw them out into the waste even numerous times she discards useful things. It definitely was more prominent in my childhood, but even as an adult sometimes I feel/experience/hear light tapping and I have to literally shudder and let out some kind of noise to shake myself out of it. Ideophobia Fear of ideas. Mine is a little different. Acrophobia Fear of heights. You see, there are all sorts of reasons people are not happy. Recent developments in the intervention of specific phobia among adults:Arapid review. Polyphobia Fear of many things. Automysophobia Fear of being dirty. Melophobia Fear or hatred of music. I can imagine it being frightening not knowing what's beneath you. Sesquipedalophobia Fear of long words. Philemaphobia or Philematophobia Fear of kissing. The primary reason for any fear is we have in some manner associated the fear to the subject at hand, which can come from a one time event or something that has evolved over time. Parturiphobia Fear of childbirth. 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. Exposure to the source of the fear triggers an irrational response. Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial updates. Because I feared being in open spaces indeed, because of past experiences that have happened causing severe mental distress; trauma. Or considered not intelligent, cause Ive suffered from this. National Institute of Mental Health. Bacon says she will leave the room if she sees any talking food on TV, especially those evil California Raisins. 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? By Kendra Cherry Low self esteem, the need to please others, the avoidance or fear of conflicts, guilt issues, etc. Sure there is. 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. 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. So, in the 6th grade my school had a track and the pavement was cracked and it had leaves coming out. Persistent and Excessive Fear Persistent fear means the fear of storms does not come and go or depend on specific variables but is present every time you are aware of a storm or the possibility of a storm heading towards you. Its getting serious. Worst Case Scenario: You know they are irrational, but they feel real to you. 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? Could be Paranoia, could be lack of self trust. Megan Fox of Transformers hates anything to do with paper, especially the sound of paper tearing, or erasing words on paper etc. Most therapists dont get hung up on labeling clients, I have a fear of the sound it makes when you cut skin and I can not find the name for it anywhere, Not sure you will find a name for this. Our neurology can create fears to virtually any idea, so is this possible yes. If it is fear, I would suspect it is social phobia. Coping With Fear of the Ocean or Deep Water. 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. Is there a phobia name for someone who has a fear of commitment? I used to live in a studio and I loved it and then when I moved into an apartment with doorways leading into separate rooms I began to experience more paranoia and anxiety. The Red Scare was hysteria over the perceived threat posed by Communists in the U.S. during the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States, which intensified in the late . Paraphobia Fear of sexual perversion. They all come under fear of furniture which phobia is called Epiplaphobia. Most likely you are not content in areas of yourself. All phobia names have a Greek or Latin origin based off of words that match the subject matter. Block, MD. While this could be a phobia, you may want to check with someone and see if you have some OCD or obsessive traits. Some are misinterpreted, such as fear of germs or fear of God often tie into OCD. Hi, I have an obvious fear of being touched, which youve named numerous times throughout the list. Something worth checking into with your local health professional, Is there a name for the fear of being emotion less? The mind can associate fear to pretty much anything. As if your actions are not of your own doing and are done by malicious forces, That may not be a phobia. I get very disturbed when I see people murdered brutally (real pictures or even in movies), Im not scared of blood but its just very disturbing to watch. The Biebs has expressed his fear of sharks in a number of interviews. Oenophobia- Fear of wines. You can create your own name by taking the Greek or Latin word for what you are seeking and placing phobia behind it. Your way of connecting with people is not wrong but it does have consequences. I wouldnt get to hung up on a name of this, this the mind can be fearful of almost anything. Maybe someone else can answer this one. Soteriophobia Fear of dependence on others.. What is the fear of breaking a toe? And I suddenly couldnt take it i ran to my bathroom and tears were streaming out my eyes i was nervous and disgusted but that and I kept trying to stay calm and breath in and out. Can u have a fear of things exploding. Cyberphobia Fear of computers or working on a computer.. Part of this comes from unrealistic expectations, that you should be able Is there a name for this? Peladophobia Fear of bald people.. The question is not if these exist or do you have them, it is what will you do to work through them. I have a fear of everything thats smaller than me and can move faster than me like bugs, reptiles, amphibians, some small mammals but not dogs and cats, Since our nervous systems can fear anything imagined, not everything will have a name, since people put their own unique spin on things. Anablephobia Fear of looking up. Just a suggestion. If it doesnt, avoid touching your bones as much as you can. I also cant stand silence, I feel really uncomfortable when being in complete silence for too long. Monopathophobia Fear of definite disease. Odynophobia or Odynephobia Fear of pain. Phagophobia Fear of swallowing or of eating or of being eaten. More than a dozen different phobias can create a debilitating state for thosewith diagnosed conditions. Hadephobia Fear of hell. Its an actual fear in case I fall with the drinks etc. Gnosiophobia Fear of knowledge. But Im scared of dating or being with someone whom many people have their eyes on.. Gymnophobia Fear of nudity. Automatonophobia Fear of ventriloquists dummies, animatronic creatures, wax statues The reaction is so severe that even seeing photos of holes can set off a panic attack. I ve suffered from it and Ive found nothing about what it really is called. She is also a Mysophobe which means she hates bacteria and germs. Im afraid of it happening again and seeing in people in pain. A job as a janitor at a middle school. Sometimes Misophobia is referred to as selective sound sensitivity. When im normally doing something in my office or in my room, it feels like when ill change my position my head will hit any object (cupboard, any stand, windows door etc) that is near, but actually no object is near, even when im sitting on the chair, before standing up i check if there is any object that can be hit by my head, obviously there should be nothing there (at the top of any chairs location) hope anyone understand, and give any solution. All phobias have a Greek or Latin root. Myctophobia Fear of darkness. Medical Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. Catagelophobia Fear of being ridiculed. Itd be greatly appreciated if someone helped me! People can be afraid of pretty much anything, including hated, i need to know the name of the fear of rejection. I immediately close my eyes but the scene will keep replaying in my mind. I also have this but have never found a name for it either. Thomas Is there a fear of oneself hurting someone else? Till now not famous celebrity has this fear of tables problem. Dikephobia Fear of justice.. Not Large Objects. Well, I dont know if its a phobia or not.. Some of the different treatment options include therapy and medication. 2013;27(4):379-88. doi:10.1016/j.janxdis.2013.04.007, Heeren A, Ceschi G, Valentiner DP, Dethier V, Philippot P.Assessing public speaking fear with the short form of the Personal Report of Confidence as a Speaker scale: confirmatory factor analyses among a French-speaking community sample. 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. Even if I know the person loves me. The real thing you want to focus on is if this fear is one impacting your life, you may want to see a therapist. But why? What is mud phobia? 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. Pagophobia Fear of ice or frost. 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. Is there a fear of looking at close up pictures of germs or bacteria? The assailant couldnt steal her good mood. 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. Lilly, you can have a fear about anything, our nervous systems do not discriminate on these types of things. What will help is finding a therapist that can help you work through this. Im not scared of razors but I can go numb and worse if Im getting hurt with it (not because of the pain but just the act). Ive looked everywhere but cant find it. It doesnt matter stranger or my own children. Dylan, I am not familiar with what this would be called. A phobia is an anxiety disorder involving excessive and persistent fear of a situation or object. Batrachophobia Fear of amphibians, such as frogs, newts, salamanders, etc. 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. *)down one whole floor. 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. If the problem interferes with your daily living, then you may want to see a counselor. "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." Is there a phobia name for that? And when I tell people about it, they think Im crazy. Knowing the names of phobias can be helpful and fun, but living with phobias can be extremely painful. Trichopathophobia or Trichophobia Fear of hair. Your self esteem, your identity, your ability to deal with let downs, over empathizing with others pain or mixed emotions. Helminthophobia Fear of being infested with worms. Surely with all her stage pyros, Britters would be used to spectacular flashes and loud bangs. i know there are names for fears reagrding feelings (cherophobia, etc. Ophidiophobia Fear of snakes. Britney, I am going to guess there are some trust issues you have with dealing with the unexpected. In the olden days, many people were supposedly mistakenly buried alive when their bodies went into a state of deathlike rigidity stemming from certain illnesses. I get so terrified that someone will leave me. When I told my friends about it and they started to scratch random things to test me, I yelled stop a million times until they actually stopped. Also does anyone have any advice for someone with social anxiety and fear of making mistakes and being wrong? To avoid such feelings, people with phobias may avoid any situation where they might potentially encounter the source of their fear. I dont think its on the list so Im hoping you can help me figure out what it is. For the last 6 months I have developed a fear for throwing objects not throwing them away ( as in horading) just throwing things. It could suggest many things, but most certainly you put the opinions and emotional states of others before your own. Phobias, however, go beyond normal fear and are irrational. 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? Is there a fear of not being able to scream ? Chiroptophobia Fear of bats. My daughter has a fear of people looking at her bare feet. Plutophobia Fear of wealth.. Maybe someone else know this. It ' s called peristerophobia. 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.



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