Phagophobia: The Fear of Swallowing, Eating or of Being Eaten

Phagophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of swallowing, eating or of being eaten.  Many things can trigger this phobia.  I remember being afraid to swallow pills as a child, but after I did it the first time I was okay with it.  Some never get over this fear and find it impossible to swallow the smallest things.  This includes even food for some. Witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event like a shark attack could be a possible trigger for those who fear being eaten.

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

Phalacrophobia: The Fear of Becoming Bald

Phalacrophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of becoming bald.  This phobia is closely related to Peladophobia, the fear of bald people.  A family history of becoming bald at an early age can trigger this phobia.  Also someone who has an obsession with having perfect hair can develop Phalcrophobia.

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

Pentheraphobia: The Fear of a Mother-in-Law

Pentheraphobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of a mother-in law.  This is a fairly common phobia.  Some people are not lucky enough to be blessed with a nice mother-in-law.  Some are just downright evil and have no other goal in life than to make the lives of others a living hell.  This phobia can also be caused by movies and books that portray mothers-in-law in a very negative way.

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

Peniaphobia: The Fear of Poverty

Peniaphobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of poverty.  This phobia will begin to affect more and more people with the way the world and economy are these days.  So many people are struggling to stay above poverty and if things don’t change it’s only going to get worse.  Some people may develop Peniaphobia if they have already seen poverty and are terrified of having to go back to that point.  Others may have never known poverty but fear that it could easily happen to them.

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

Pellagrophobia: The Fear of Pellagro

Pellagrophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of Pellagra.  Pellagra is a dietary disease caused by a niacin or vitamin B3 deficiency.  It is characterized by diarrhea, dermatitis and dementia.  It can be fatal if left untreated. 

Primary Pellagra is caused by an inadequate amount of niacin in the diet.  This usually occurs in poverty stricken areas.  Secondary Pellagra is caused by something preventing the absorption and processing of niacin.  This can be caused by chronic alcoholism, prolonged diarrhea, gastrointestinal diseases such as ulcerative colitis, liver cirrhosis, carcinoid tumors, Hartnup disease and certain 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 Pellagrophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Source:

Vanessa Ngan, Pellagra, DermNet NZ

Peladophobia: The Fear of Bald People

Peladophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of bald people.  Those who suffer from this phobia may avoid social activities because they fear that they may come in contact with bald people.  Peladophobics usually fear becoming bald themselves. This is known as Phalacrophobia.

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

Pediophobia: The Fear of Dolls

Pediophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of dolls.  Some fear all dolls and stuffed toys, while others only fear a specific kind.  Talking dolls are usually the most fared, along with really old dolls.  Movies like Child’s Play can certainly trigger and/or provoke this Pediophobia.

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

Pediculophobia: The Fear of Lice

Pediculophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of lice.  Lice are tiny insect-like parasites that live on humans and animals.  They survive by feeding on blood. 

Pediculophobia, also known as Phthiriophobia, can be caused by seeing someone with lice, having lice yourself or just by the thought of getting lice.  No one likes the thought of tiny bugs crawling around on your head. 

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