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10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by DeKasablanca(f): 12:02am On Apr 18, 2015 |
1) Phobophobia Phobophobia (Photo credit: TheoJunior | Flickr) Believe it or not, fear of fear itself is a phobia. Phobophobia is defined as an abnormal fear of phobias or of developing one. The risk of acquiring phobophobia is greater to people already suffering from a certain phobia. If you went through intense phobic reactions towards the object of an established fear, you may eventually dread confronting and experiencing the same morbid response again, thus leading to phobophobia. It is also possible for people not having any past phobias at all to have a fear of acquiring it. What makes phobophobia one of the strangest phobias is that the sufferer does not seem to respond to any external stimuli but to the internal sentiment he or she has. 2) Caligynephobia Caligynephobia (Photo credit: André- Batista | Flickr) Beauty is something to be admired and yearned for, not something that is supposed to terrorize anyone. Caligynephobia does not seem to agree to that tone. Such phobia refers to an unwarranted fear of beautiful women. It is commonly suffered by adolescents and men, specifically those who do not have straight orientation. It causes panic attacks and damages social interactions. 3) Ablutophobia Ablutophobia (Photo credit: JimenaTorres S | Flickr Taking a bath is an essential form of personal hygiene. However, for people with Ablutophobia, they do not believe that washing or cleaning is doable because it is something that terrorizes them. This particular phobia should not be confused with fear of cleanliness, as the latter refers to the dread of the cleaning process itself. It is usually found in women and children experiencing emotional instabilities due to past traumas or other distressing reasons. 4) Spectrophobia Spectrophobia (Photo credit: me and the sysop | Flickr One of the weird phobias anyone can ever hear of is Spectrophobia. It refers to the fear of looking at one’s own reflection in the mirror, or the dread of mirrors itself. It is caused by a traumatic event wherein victims believe they have seen ghostly apparitions by looking at themselves in the mirror. Watching horror movies featuring mirrors can also be considered a probable cause. 5) Chorophobia Chorophobia (Photo credit: Steve Rhodes | Flickr) Dancing is not only a popular form of exercise, but a universal theme embraced by every culture around the world. However, there are people who’d rather stay seated even in social events and moments when they are expected to dance, because they are just too embarrassed or uncomfortable to do so. This irrational fear of dance is referred to as Chorophobia. Such also refers to the fear of any person, place, event, or situation that is related to or that symbolizes dancing in any way. Individuals experiencing such phobia are often unwilling to experience the excitement and the thrill the activity is associated with. They will do just about anything to avoid an event where dancing might be involved, something that may endanger their social lives. 6) Scopophobia Scopophobia (Photo credit: Alaina Abplanalp Photography | Flickr) Joining this list of funny phobias is Scopophobia, which is fear of being seen or being stared at. It may seem implausible but Scopophobics have this extreme dread of drawing attention to themselves. As a result, they become aloof to others and are unapproachable. They become paranoid of being looked at, so they want to stay at home or secluded as much as possible, totally refusing to be drawn out of their own world. If they do go out, they tend to cover themselves. Scopophobia is indeed highly disruptive to the daily functioning of any person suffering from it. Scopophobics might have caught the phobia due to a terrible experience in the past that had traumatized them for life. They might have faced rejections and ridicules because they differ from others in some way. 7) Chrometophobia Chrometophobia (Photo credit: ashley.adcox | Flickr) Chrometophobia or excessive fear of money is undoubtedly one of the strange phobias you might not be aware about. It seems ridiculous that anyone will ever develop a fear of money when almost everyone else needs some or even large amounts of it. Some theorize that this phobia comes from an obsessive-compulsive disorder constituting a fear of germs that notes may carry. It should not be confused with fear of getting rich, though. Sufferers of this phobic inclination are often seen to prefer using credit cards than having money in their hands. Arachibutyrophobia Arachibutyrophobia (Photo credit: Mâřš | Flickr) This phobia pertains to fear of having peanut butter sticking on one’s palate. The trouble-free way to prevent this extreme trepidation is not to eat any peanut butter or any recipe containing a peanut butter ingredient. Don’t buy a peanut butter jar at all if you feel a horrendous sensation by the mere sight of it. There is little known cause for this disorder. 9) Peladophobia Peladophobia (Photo credit: Nicobobinus | Flickr Do you feel extremely bothered and alarmed every time you see a bald person? Then you might be suffering from Peladophobia. What’s in a hairless head that makes you get a full-blown panic attack? Either childhood experience or heredity can be considered a probable cause. 10) Cathisophobia Cathisophobia (Photo credit: fluffisch | Flickr) If you get anxious, have trouble breathing, and/or are usually sweating heavily whenever you sit down, then you are Cathisophobic, so to speak. This fear of sitting may be the result of a traumatic event where you have been inflicted pain and punishment while sitting down. For instance, hostages who have undergone torture by being made to sit on a chair that has sharp or painful objects, such as nails and burning ambers placed on it might have a fear of ever sitting elsewhere again. No matter how bizarre and laughable a phobia might be, it is never too trivial to anyone under its agonizing spell. If you can’t handle the fear, seek medical help. Don’t let any type of phobia get in your way of being able to live a normal and sensible life. |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by Fairgodwin(m): 12:11am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Mine is 2 and 5, Caligynephobia and Chorophobia respectively. Yes, I said it. And that's just the truth, the fear of beautiful women; and ironically, only beautiful women ever get to come close to me. I have never danced in public before: I dread that thing like arghh!! In fact, I can't even be caught dead, dancing. I always admire guys dancing so heartily on their wedding days. God please help me. |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by vislabraye(m): 12:22am On Apr 18, 2015 |
So @op which one is your phobia |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by DeKasablanca(f): 12:26am On Apr 18, 2015 |
vislabraye:5&6. U |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by Nobody: 12:35am On Apr 18, 2015 |
I've got fear of water... Like really... Large body of water... I can't go to the pool, the beach and what not.... I've got fear of balloons. Let truth be told... Since childhood... You wouldn't wanna come close to me holding that... Fear of clowns... Need I explain how nasty clowns usually are.. Or is it just me |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by Nobody: 12:37am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Btw op... You need to learn how to copy and paste |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by Cutehector(m): 12:38am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Shezhawt:u love heights? |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by vislabraye(m): 12:41am On Apr 18, 2015 |
DeKasablanca: If i say it, i probably may be banned. Another one i have is ejaculophobia.... pls put it on your list. |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by Nobody: 12:42am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Cutehector: Lol.... I completely forgot.. Heights give me the heebie jeebies ... So yeah I got fear of that too... |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by vislabraye(m): 12:44am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Shezhawt: She has a phobia for copying and pasting |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by Cutehector(m): 12:44am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Shezhawt:I'd luv to knw wat u like |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by ronald4lif(m): 1:06am On Apr 18, 2015 |
I can't even make up my mind what my phobias are. Don't seem to have any or not sure of what they are. |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by DrAify(f): 1:11am On Apr 18, 2015 |
I am acrophobic |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by ronald4lif(m): 1:19am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Shezhawt: You got fears for pools and beach. Seriously? Adonbilivit! |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by Nobody: 1:22am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by ronald4lif(m): 1:27am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Shezhawt: You've to try to overcome that of pools first. Perhaps by learning how to swim with mini pools. And with beach you do not have to go near the shores. Biko grow some balls, ogini kwa. These things are common things people do to unwind and catch fun. Don't get left out. |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by Deejavuu(f): 1:35am On Apr 18, 2015 |
ronald4lif: Of course people got fears for pools and beach. You can never catch me swimming,but i go to the beach tho but don't go in water. I have got some weird phobias too. I can't walk in the dark or stay in a dark place alone. I have got phobia for enclosed places top. I always have a tough time going into banking halls My phobia for heights tops it all. |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by ronald4lif(m): 1:44am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Deejavuu: Hmmm. But I believe the phobia for pools can be overcome. There are some pools that are very small, you'll mistake it for a large jacuzzi and some are built indoors and not as deep. Once a person start with something like this and learns how to swim they may not find bigger pools that scary. Swimming becomes a habit and fun for them. I think most girls I know have phobia for dark places and staying alone in a closet. I think that's just a feminine thing. I can stay alone in almost anywhere I don't really care provided I have movies to watch or wi-fi to surf the net. Does it mean you can't live in say a 10storey building? |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by Truckpusher(m): 1:50am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Deejavuu:Jesus ,which planet did you come from ? I have phobia for airplanes, but I have been flying every two weeks for 10yrs. Can't be relaxed inside an aircraft ,all I can do is to get myself drunk for long distanct journeys and forget the world. |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by Deejavuu(f): 1:52am On Apr 18, 2015 |
ronald4lif: My phobia for pools and beaches is mainly cos of fear drowning. I can stay in a 10storey building but you wouldn't catch me anywhere near the balconey. Lol |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by Deejavuu(f): 1:56am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Truckpusher: I'm from jupiter. Of cause we have to find a way around some phobias. I used to have a phobia of been seen or talking to a large audience, but i have been able to overcome that one to an extent. Lmao@drinking and forgetting the world. |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by ronald4lif(m): 1:57am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Deejavuu: Fear fear grow some balls. |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by Deejavuu(f): 2:00am On Apr 18, 2015 |
ronald4lif: Lool. I'm trying, it used to be worse. For that I'm going swimming on my own tomorrow |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by ronald4lif(m): 2:04am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Deejavuu: Better try it out, it's fun to swim. And a great way to relax. |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by Deejavuu(f): 2:07am On Apr 18, 2015 |
ronald4lif: So you believed Believe that, then believe it snows in benin city |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by ronald4lif(m): 2:11am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Deejavuu: so you're teasing about. No worries I'll drag you to a pool soon. |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by Deejavuu(f): 2:15am On Apr 18, 2015 |
ronald4lif: Lool. Ok i dey wait for you for house. Come quick o and lemme know time so i can sort out the bikini to use. |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by ronald4lif(m): 2:18am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Deejavuu: That sounds better. On my way. Someone must learn how to swim whether she likes it or not. Swimming is my thing and wifey got no choice but to drown with me. |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by Deejavuu(f): 2:21am On Apr 18, 2015 |
ronald4lif: Waiting. Drown with you Like jack you go ist |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by Nobody: 2:21am On Apr 18, 2015 |
ronald4lif: That's why itz phobia.. |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by ronald4lif(m): 2:22am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Shezhawt: I know but some phobia can be overcome. Or you think it never can |
Re: 10 Funny And Weird Phobias People Actually Suffer From. by ronald4lif(m): 2:26am On Apr 18, 2015 |
Deejavuu: Dang. Let's do the reverse this time, Juliet should drown first. The world has evolve pass that kinda Jack clownish. |
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