Batophobia: The Fear of Heights

Batophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of heights or being close to objects that are really high such as buildings and mountains. 

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 Batophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Apotemnophobia: The Fear of People with Amputations

Apotemnophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of amputations or people with amputations.  Those who suffer from this phobia are usually most affected by the stump of the amputee.

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.

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Apeirophobia: Infinity

Apeirophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of infinity or living forever.  Some who suffer from this phobia fear the idea of living on forever in heaven.  They would prefer to know that they will completely stop existing after death.  There is a high risk of suicide with Apeirophobia.

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.

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Doraphobia: The Fear of Fur or Skins of Animals

Doraphobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of fur or skins of animals.  Those with this phobia fear any animal with fur such as dogs, cats, raccoons, rabbits and the list goes on and on.  This phobia may be caused by childhood stories in which animals are portrayed as bad like the big bad wolf in Little Red Riding Hood.

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.

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Disposophobia: The Fear of Throwing Stuff Out

Disposophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of throwing stuff out.  This phobia is also known as hoarding disorder.  Those who suffer from this phobia have difficulty getting rid of possessions even though these things have little or no value.  Those with this phobia will also keep items because they feel these items will have value in the future.

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.

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Dinophobia: The Fear of Dizziness or Whirlpools

Dinophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of dizziness or whirlpools.  This phobia is often confused as the fear of dinosaurs.  The actual term for the fear of dinosaurs is Ornithoscelidaphobia.

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.

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Dikephobia: The Fear of Justice

Dikepobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of justice.  Those who suffer from this phobia have absolutely no trust in the justice system and will avoid breaking rules or the law.

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.

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Coprastasophobia: The Fear of Constipation

Coprastasophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of constipation.  This phobia usually begins after being constantly constipated.  Those who suffer from this phobia feel they have to go at least twice a day.  They also fear certain foods or food combinations if they feel these foods are causing their constipation.

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.

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Catapedaphobia: The Fear of Jumping from High or Low Places

Catapedaphobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of jumping from high and low places. 

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.

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Anginophobia: The Fear of Angina, Choking or Narrowness

Anginophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of angina, choking, suffocation or narrowness.

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.

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Ancraophobia: The Fear of Air Drafts or Wind

Ancraophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of drafts or wind.  This phobia is also known as Anemophobia.  Those who suffer from this phobia feel that blowing winds can blow away their identity and belongings.

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.

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Anemophobia: The Fear of Air Drafts or Wind

Anemophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of drafts or wind.  This phobia is also known as Ancraophobia.  Those who suffer from this phobia feel that blowing winds can blow away their identity and belongings.

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 Anemophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?