Japanophobia: The Fear of Japanese

Japanophobia is the extreme and irrational fear of Japan, Japanese people or the Japanese culture.

Japanophobia may be another phobia that occurs more out of hatred than fear.

If it does not occur out of hatred then as with any phobia this one could be caused by a traumatic event that occurred in Japan or that involved a Japanese person.

There is not much information on Japanophobia so if you suffer from this phobia please share your story. What caused this phobia and how does it affect your life?

Ideophobia: The Fear of Ideas

Ideophobia is the extreme and irrational fear of new or different ideas. Some who suffer from this phobia are afraid of ideas period.

This is another one of those phobias that people don't talk about much so I couldn't find any solid information on it.

If you suffer from Ideophobia please share your story. How did it start and how does it affect your life?

Ichthyophobia: The Fear of Fish

Ichthyophobia is the irrational and persistent fear of fish. The phobia can relate to the fear of dead fish, the fear of eating fish or just an overall fear of fish. Those who suffer from this phobia may also have a fear of the ocean as well

I found a great article that was written by someone who suffers from Ichthyophobia. She shares her personal experiences with the phobia. Read it here.

Do you suffer from Ichthyophobia? Please share your story. What caused this irrational fear of fish and how does it affect your life?

Harpaxophobia: The Fear of Being Robbed

Harpaxophobia is the abnormal and irrational fear of being robbed. This phobia can be caused by being robbed or knowing someone that was.

Robberies can be traumatic experiences and any traumatic experience can put you at a high risk of developing a phobia. The number one cause of this phobia is a traumatic experience that involves robbery, but what causes Harpaxophobia in those who have never been victims of robbery?

The news is filled every day with stories about robberies. It makes people more aware that it could happen to them and this can trigger the phobia in certain people.

Do you suffer from Harpaxophobia? Please share your story. How does it affect you? What happened to trigger the phobia?

Hamartophobia: The Fear of Sinning

Hamartophobia is the abnormal and irrational fear of sinning.

Most of us don't like to sin, but those with this phobia will have an anxiety attack at even the thought of sinning.

If you suffer from Hamartophobia, please share your story. What impact does this phobia have on your life? Do certain sins cause more distress than others?