Iophobia: The Fear of Poison

Iophobia is the fear of poison or rust.  This phobia is closely related to Toxiphobia, Toxicophobia and Toxophobia, which all mean the fear of poison or being poisoned.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

If you suffer from Iophobia please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Ithyphallophobia: The Fear of Seeing, Thinking About or Having an Erect Penis

Ithyphallophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of seeing, thinking about or having an erect penis.  I can think of few ways this one can be triggered, but I was unable to find any information on it and I’m not going to speculate.  If you or someone you know has this phobia please share what you know about it.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Phobias and the Holidays

The holidays can be hard on someone who suffers from phobias.  I’m very well aware my fear of fire especially at Christmas time.  I love Christmas so I make sure I have my Christmas tree up and lights on my house, but the downside is that I am a nervous wreck the whole time they’re plugged in.  Every year there are tons of news stories about houses catching on fire because of Christmas lights and it totally freaks me out. 

So what phobias are worse for you during the holidays?  More importantly how do you cope with your phobias during the holidays?  Please share your stories because it’s so important that we all know that we’re not alone.

Hypengyophobia: The Fear of Responsibility

Hypengyophobia is the abnormal, excessive and persistent fear of responsibility.  Being responsible can be stressful and time consuming and some people may not be capable of handling any kind of responsibility.  These people may eventually develop an actual phobia to responsibility.  Those who suffer from Hypengyophobia may neglect all responsibilities or actively blame others when something negative occurs because they don’t take responsibility.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

If you suffer from Hypengyophobia  or if you know someone who does please share your story.  How did it begin and how does it affect your life?

Hedonophobia: The Fear of Feeling Pleasure

Hedonophobia is the abnormal, excessive and persistent fear of pleasure.  Those who suffer with this phobia feel guilty about experiencing any kind of pleasurable feeling.  This is usually because they don’t like feeling good when others around them are suffering.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

If you or anyone you know suffers from Hedonophobia please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Updates...

I apologize for the lack of updates lately.  I hope that I can begin updating on a more regular basis soon.  There are still so many phobias to cover.  Thank you again to all of you who have shared your stories!  If you like it here please hit the follow bottom over there on the left so that you can receive updates. 

If you have any phobias that you would like me to cover sooner rather than later let me know and I will get to them first.  If you have any other ideas of what you would like to see here feel free to let me know.  I’m open to any and all suggestions!

May you all have a phobia free night or day depending on where you are at!

Eicophobia: The Fear of Home

Eicophobia is the irrational and persistent fear of home, home surroundings and home furnishings.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you have Eicophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Graphophobia: The Fear of Writing or Handwriting

Graphophobia is the irrational and persistent fear of writing.  The most prolific writers may experience this phobia at some point in their career.  Writers strive for excellence and if they feel their work isn’t the best then they may develop Graphophobia and just stop writing completely.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you have Graphophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Dishabiliophobia: The Fear of Undressing Infront of Someone

Dishabiliophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of undressing in front of someone.  The main trigger of this phobia is being uncomfortable with your body.  Many people, regardless of their shape or size dislike the way they look naked.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you have Dihabiliophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Dermataphobia: The Fear of Skin Lesions

Dermataphobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of skin lesions.  Skin lesions are indicative of AIDS and many other diseases.  This may be the biggest trigger of this phobia.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you have Dermataphobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Geumaphobia: The Fear of Taste

Geumaphobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of taste.  This phobia is also known as Geumaphobia or Geumophobia. 

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you have Geumaphobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Didaskaleinophobia: The Fear of Going to School

Didaskaleinophobia is the persistent and irrational fear of going to school.  This phobia is better known as separation anxiety.  A child with this phobia will try every possible way to avoid going to school.  I know this all too well from personal experience.  I gave my mom hell.  I was always sick, I was hurt or I didn’t get enough sleep.  I tried it all, usually it didn’t work, and she would drag me to school kicking and screaming. 

Didaskaleinophobia can be caused by not wanting to leave a parent, changing schools, or anything that can cause immense stress on a child.  Children aren’t capable of handling stressful situations and this can lead to anxiety disorders that turn into a fear of going to school.  I was bullied almost every day and that compounded with my parents’ divorce and chronic pain, so school was the last place I wanted to be.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you have Didaskaleinophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Cherophobia: The fear of Gaiety

Cherophobia is the extreme and irrational fear of gaiety or happiness.  Those who have this phobia aren’t always sad, but they’re afraid to express happiness and they are afraid to have fun.

Cherophobia, like other phobias, may be caused by a past traumatic or negative experience.  It may also be caused by an intense fear of disappointment. 

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you suffer from Cherophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Zeusophobia: The Fear of God or Gods

Zeusophobia is the extreme and irrational fear of God or gods.  This may also include a fear of churches, bibles and crosses.  This phobia is closely related to Theophobia, which is a fear of gods or religion.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you suffer from Zeusophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how do you cope with it?

Albuminurophobia: The Fear of Kidney Disease

Albuminurophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of kidney disease.  People who suffer from this phobia are in a constant state of fear that they will develop kidney disease.  If their urinary habits change or if they start feeling pain in their back or stomach, they automatically fear that it’s kidney disease.

What causes Albuminurophobia?  There’s really no way to know for sure.  A traumatic event at young age could be the culprit. The death of a loved one with kidney disease or witnessing the effects of kidney disease could trigger this phobia.  Genetics may also play a role in the development of phobias.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you suffer from Albuminurophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Nyctophobia: The Fear of the Dark

Nyctophobia is the irrational and persistent fear of the dark.  This is one of the most common phobias and is more common in children than adults.  We can’t see in the dark and this is where this phobia begins.  Those who have this phobia are afraid of what might happen to them in the dark.  They believe that something will get them while they are in the dark.

Almost every child develops a degree of this phobia at some point during childhood.  The monsters under the bed and in the closet and all those things that go bump in the night.  I refused to sleep alone until I was 8 or 9 years old.  I was convinced that something was going to get me while I slept. It’s a horrible feeling when you’re that afraid of something.  When you add nightmares and night terrors this phobia becomes a huge problem.

So, do I still have this Nyctophobia?  I am happy to report that I am officially a big girl….for the most part.  When I’m home alone I still get a little freaked with those things that go bump in the night, but I’ve learned to fall asleep fast ; ).

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you suffer from Nyctophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Xerophobia: Fear of Dryness

Xerophobia is the irrational and persistent fear of dryness or dry places.  The desert is totally off limits to those who suffer from this phobia.  Any place is off limits if they fear they won’t be able to get an adequate water supply. 

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

There’s not a lot of accurate information on this one.  If you have Xerophobia, please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life.

Xenophobia: The Fear of Strangers or Foreigners

Xenophobia is the persistent and abnormal fear of strangers or foreigners.  Xenophobia has been around for centuries.  People will argue that it’s not the same as racism, but it kind of sounds that way. If you fear and dislike a person because of where they come from, then you’re racist, right? 

We have seen this a lot in the United States since 9/11.  Everyone seems to cringe every time they see someone of Arabic descent in their town or on the same plane as them.  It’s hard to trust them because of everything that has happened, but we have to remember that Americans have turned their back on us to and tried to destroy our country.  You can’t judge a book by its cover.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you suffer from Xenophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Wiccaphobia: The Fear of Witches and Witchcraft

Wiccaphobia is the irrational and persistent fear of witches or witchcraft.  Accounts of witches and witchcraft date back to the 1400’s and I’m sure accounts of this phobia began around the same time. 

Witches and witchcraft always get portrayed in a negative light and this is where this phobia arises. This phobia may also be triggered if someone has a negative experience with a witch or witchcraft.

Those who have Wiccaphobia may also have Samhainophobia, the fear of Halloween because Halloween is often associated with witches and witchcraft.

Do you suffer from Wiccaphobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Vitricophobia: The Fear of a Step-Father

Vitricophobia is the irrational and persistent fear of a Stepfather.  This one may stem from an abusive stepfather or from witnessing a friend being abused by their stepfather.  Movies may also trigger this one.  Just last year a movie called The Stepfather came out.  It was about a Stepfather who was not a very nice person. Read the full synopsis here. 

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you suffer from Vitricophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Vaccinophobia: The Fear of Vaccines

Vaccinophobia is the irrational and persistent fear of vaccines.  This one has been in the news quite a bit over the last few years.  First parents didn’t want their children to get vaccinated, because of the possibility of autism among other things.  Then there was this whole H1N1 (swine flu) thing. 

Whether or not vaccines are dangerous, those with this phobia may have the tendency to take their fears a little overboard.  That’s just the deal with a phobia.  They have a reason to be afraid, but it soon becomes very irrational.  For example:  I have a fear of fire.  My reasoning for it is very legitimate, but sleeping with a fire extinguisher is a little too much.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you suffer from Vaccinophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Urophobia: The Fear of Urine or Urinating

Urophobia is the irrational and persistent fear of urine or urinating.  If you suffer from this phobia, you are not alone.  This is surprisingly one of the most common phobias.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

A negative experience while urinating  could be a possible cause of Urophobia, but there’s not a lot of information on this phobia.  So if you suffer from this Urophobia please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Taurophobia: The Fear of Bulls

Taurophobia is the irrational and persistent fear of bulls.  Some people are willing to run with the bulls, while others are deathly afraid of them.  I don’t quite think I have this phobia, but you’re not going to catch me anywhere near one either.

Taurophobia may be brought on by a traumatic event that involves a bull such as an attack or unexpected close encounter.  Some people say that they never knew they had this phobia until the very first time they saw a bull.  A bull’s intimidating size may have a lot to do with this phobia.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you have Taurophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Tapinophobia: The Fear of Being Contagious

Tapinophobia is the irrational and persistent fear of being contagious.  Those who suffer from this phobia will do everything they can do to prevent getting sick.  They will eat the healthiest foods and may even take supplements to ensure that they stay healthy.

Tapinophobics are often thought of as very courteous people because they do so much to prevent getting others sick.  They will isolate themselves if they are sick and they will take whatever other precautions that are necessary.  While they may be protecting others though, this creates debilitating effects on their own lives.  Their whole lives become centered on disease prevention.  Eventually there’s no room for anything else.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you suffer from Tapinophobia?  Please share your story.  How did it begin and how does it affect your life?

Scabiophobia: The Fear of Scabies

Scabiophobia is the irrational and persistent fear of scabies.  Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites.  It is often referred to as body lice.   There is some room for legitimate fear here, but as with all phobias the fear become over exaggerated.

Those who suffer from Scabiophobia panic anytime they have an itch because they fear they may have scabies.  They are terrified at the possibility that tiny little bugs could be crawling on their skin.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you suffer from Scabiophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Pagophobia: The Fear of Ice or Frost

Pagophobia is the extreme and irrational fear of ice and frost.  Winter has to be a really tough time for those who suffer with this phobia.  I’m sure the freezer is also unwelcomed. 

I have been unable to find anything on this phobia so it’s up to those of you who suffer from it to inform the world about Pagophobia. 

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you have Pagophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Rhytiphobia: The fear of Wrinkles

Growing old is hard to do when you have this phobia.  Rhytiphobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of wrinkles.

This phobia could stem from a fear of elderly people as a child or maybe not being use to being around elderly people.  Gerascophobia, the fear of growing old, can also cause it.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you suffer from Rhytiphobia? How do was it triggered and how do you cope with it?

Ranidaphobia: The Fear of Frogs

Ranidaphobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of frogs.  I can understand this one,  but I definitely don't have it.  I have a huge fascination with frogs.  Ceramic ones and yes, even real ones.  I will run outside after it rains and try to catch one.  I know a lot of people who collect clowns and it makes me cringe, but I collect frogs so now I know that there's someone out there who would cringe at the thought of that.


A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

Do you have Ranidaphobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?