Parthenophobia: The Fear of Virgins or Young Girls

Parthenophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of virgins or young girls.  This phobia is closely related to Pedophobia, the fear of children and Ephebiphobia, the fear of teenagers.

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

Paraskavedekatriaphobia: The Fear of Friday the 13th

Paraskavedekatriaphobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of Friday the 13^th. This day is considered an unlucky and this causes many people to fear it.  The “Friday the 13^th” movies have also played into this fear and have consequently increased 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 Paraskavedekatriaphobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Parasitophobia: The Fear of Parasites

Parasitophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of parasites.  Those with this phobia believe they are infested with parasites.  Parasitophobia is also known as Delusional Parasitosis.

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

Paralipophobia: The Fear of Neglecting Duty or Responsibility

Paralipophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of neglecting duty or 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.

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

Papaphobia: The Fear of the Pope or Roman Catholic Church

Papaphobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of the pope or of the Roman Catholic Church.  This fear usually begins during childhood or after the first encounter.  Over time the fear goes away in most people, but for some this fear only intensifies and it becomes Papaphobia.

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

Pharmacophobia: The Fear of Drugs

Pharmacophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of drugs.  Those with this phobia are terrified of pills and injections.  This phobia is often associated with Iatrophbobia, the fear of doctors and Neopharmaphobia, the fear of new drugs.

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

Sociophobia: The Fear of Society or People in General

Sociophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of society or people in general.  This phobia is considered to be a social anxiety disorder and has a huge impact on the lives of those who suffer from 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 Sociophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Sophophobia: The Fear of Learning

Sophophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of learning.  Those who don’t like to go to school or try to pretend they’re something they’re not may have 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 suffer from Sophophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?