tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90337180576707202432024-02-19T16:31:33.774-06:00PHOBIA: Living in Constant FearA 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.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.comBlogger561125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-42568760042153148892015-08-27T09:55:00.001-05:002015-08-27T09:55:46.396-05:00Editiovultaphobia: The Fear of Facebook<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Editiovultaphobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of
Facebook. I don’t have this phobia, but it’s easy to understand how
someone could develop it. I’ve taken
pictures with other people before and they look fabulous while I look
ridiculous, and of course they put it on Facebook and tag me in it. It’s horrible. It may seem silly to some, but this can cause
a lot of anxiety and embarrassment, especially to those of us who tend to take
more bad pictures than good. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">One of the major things than can cause Editiovultaphobia
is <a href="http://scienceray.com/mathematics/the-effects-of-cyber-bullying/" target="_blank">cyber bullying</a>, especially among teens.
How long would it take you to stop logging into Facebook if someone was continuously
posting negative things about you or threatening you in some way? How long would it take for you to wish it no
longer existed? I’m glad technology wasn’t
so advanced while I was growing up.
Getting bullied in person was bad enough. I can’t imagine it following me right into
the privacy of my own home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Do you suffer from Editiovultaphobia? Please share
your story. How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-38876374103386444732015-06-03T14:10:00.000-05:002015-06-03T14:10:07.849-05:00Catagelophobia: The Fear of Being Ridiculed<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Catagelophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of
being ridiculed. Those with this phobia
have low self-esteem and can’t cope at all with being ridiculed. It may begin in early childhood and progress
from there. This phobia is closely
related to <a href="http://constantfear.blogspot.com/2012/01/agoraphobia-fear-of-crowds.html#.VW9PwtJVhBc" target="_blank">Agoraphobia</a>, the fear of crowds and <a href="http://constantfear.blogspot.com/2009/06/gelotophobia-fear-of-being-laughed-at.html#.VW9QG9JVhBc" target="_blank">Gelotophobia</a>, the fear of being
laughed at. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your story. How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-88628053944500003332015-05-29T17:04:00.002-05:002015-05-29T17:04:40.457-05:00Antefamaphobia: The Fear of People Talking About You, But Stopped After You Walked into the Room<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9PIGb99wNt6mEazWGyfua9tIiQz5VuBUvN2AnChfEQfvpS_4S-EkBHJG-Hj5KEulYIEeXuJmIStc8EehQkrEDu3dk-QKOTxnYeDScjXF8HifrbRdeFQYaVwvVzZZA8fR9XJvmvXdj40/s1600/talking-751398-m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9PIGb99wNt6mEazWGyfua9tIiQz5VuBUvN2AnChfEQfvpS_4S-EkBHJG-Hj5KEulYIEeXuJmIStc8EehQkrEDu3dk-QKOTxnYeDScjXF8HifrbRdeFQYaVwvVzZZA8fR9XJvmvXdj40/s320/talking-751398-m.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Antefamaphobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of
people talking about you, but stopped after you walked into the room. I’m
sure most people have been through this before.
It’s uncomfortable and awkward and leaves you feeling a little empty
inside. Considering I’m a socially
awkward and highly emotional kind of person I can see how this could become a
phobia. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Do you suffer from Antefamaphobia? Please share
your story. How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-35153634496525175652015-05-03T18:43:00.001-05:002015-05-03T18:43:18.508-05:00Stretchophobia: The Fear of Yoga<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2LDwpkdFa-Y1Sq3JZgGm3cYzBUSwzrMuT7lwTlcw_2xh0QMpDVxLSt5eDoW03QpAC7BFdLhJAcH437K0D-Nsb3tt6R6H_hvomK5IFdzyo4sfU3lQSL30krvZE4Z5bLePJrtv4KVWnYro/s1600/yoga-1098576-m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2LDwpkdFa-Y1Sq3JZgGm3cYzBUSwzrMuT7lwTlcw_2xh0QMpDVxLSt5eDoW03QpAC7BFdLhJAcH437K0D-Nsb3tt6R6H_hvomK5IFdzyo4sfU3lQSL30krvZE4Z5bLePJrtv4KVWnYro/s200/yoga-1098576-m.jpg" width="141" /></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Stretchophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of yoga.
Sometime around 2013, this phobia was recognized as a legitimate phobia. Yoga has become insanely popular in the last
few years and while many people love, there are those who fear it. I don’t know what could cause this fear, but
I’d really like to know.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Do you suffer from Stretchophobia? Please share
your story. How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-61814600115114867302015-05-03T18:21:00.002-05:002015-05-03T18:21:48.591-05:00Coulrophobia: The Fear of Clowns<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZmHaOtizQ2AuRkbMX0hUjXCeT0hntMDpEK8k_bpUFar-Y6PgviWTSK3CqbDyp2-joACxZPgs204tbIeqDmPF04fxJqn5EXq_EdDeCcxYxsXWe4hgNyZheStHN_qouXmk7eWWGt3zDhVE/s1600/clown-trinket-246488-m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZmHaOtizQ2AuRkbMX0hUjXCeT0hntMDpEK8k_bpUFar-Y6PgviWTSK3CqbDyp2-joACxZPgs204tbIeqDmPF04fxJqn5EXq_EdDeCcxYxsXWe4hgNyZheStHN_qouXmk7eWWGt3zDhVE/s200/clown-trinket-246488-m.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Everyone experiences a fear of something at some time in
their lives. Fear is natural, but sometimes it becomes irrational and develops
into a phobia. A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects,
activities or persons. The main symptom is an excessive a</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-no-proof: yes;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75"
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avoid the feared subject. One particular phobia affects as many as one in seven
people. Coulrophobia, the fear of clowns, is clinically known.<br />
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Coulrophobia is the official name for the fear of clowns. This condition is one
of the most remarked-upon phobias on the Internet. Coulrophobia was coined
during the 1990's and is based on the Greek word Koulon or limb. Related
derivatives are suggestive of stilts and stilt walking. For example the Greek
word Kolobathristes means one who goes on stilts. Clowns are often known to
walk on stilts and so this how the relationship developed and the word
Coulrophobia was made.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Those who suffer from Coulrophobia, do so, for many
reasons. The most fear-inducing aspects of clowns is the heavy make-up that is
accompanied by the big red nose and different color hair. These things
completely conceal the identity of the wearer. It is also possible that the
costume conceals a darker personality. Although clowns are known for being
happy and creating a fun atmosphere, Coulrophobes tend to fear who the clown is
as a real person.<br />
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Another reason for fearing clowns, is the clowns ability to act outside social
boundaries. Clowns have been around for thousands of years and they serve an
unique role in many societies. In Egypt and China as early as 1800 B.C. Court
Jesters were allowed to mock and criticize Kings when no one else was allowed
to. They can get in your face and squirt you with water and generally make fun
of you without suffering any consequences. It is because of this that some
people feel uncomfortable in the presence of a clown.<br />
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Coulrophobia is most commonly triggered by a traumatic experience during
childhood. Authors and Screenwriters also play a role in the fear of clowns by
portraying clowns as evil. Stephen King did this best in his novel “IT”, which
is now also a movie. Stephen King's starring character is an evil clown who is
called Pennywise. Pennywise harasses and kills young children. Not only is the
clown evil, but it is very unattractive with sharp, yellowed teeth. The movie
Poltergeist also did a good job in portraying an evil clown. The clown comes to
life and attempts to strangle a young boy. Try getting that out of your head
while you’re at the circus surrounded by clowns. One other fictional evil clown
is the Joker, Batman's clown-like nemesis.<br />
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Fictional evil clowns are one thing, but it's the real-life evil clowns that
create the worst images for Coulrophobes. John Wayne Gacy was convicted in 1978
for sexually abusing and murdering thirty-three young men and boys. During the
time he was doing these horrible acts, he was performing as “Pogo” or “Patches”
at children's parties and also at hospitals. Gacy's favorite oil painting
subject, while on death row, was also clowns.<br />
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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. It is estimated that between 8.7% and 18.1% of Americans
suffer from phobias. So whether you experience Coulrophobia or one of the many
other phobias, you are not alone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-56367908027282979622015-04-29T20:37:00.001-05:002015-04-29T20:37:09.291-05:00Selfiephobia: The Fear of Taking a Photograph of Oneself<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Selfiephobia is the fear of taking a picture of oneself. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone with this
phobia. It’s usually the other way
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Those with Selfiephobia are the opposite though. They can’t stand to take pictures of
themselves, because they don’t want to see what they look like in the
pictures. They have a vision of what
they should look like and when they see the pictures it’s totally different and
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Do you suffer from Selfiephobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-32252643353643900522013-12-03T21:53:00.003-06:002013-12-03T21:53:59.876-06:00Christmas with Pyrophobia: The Fear of Fire<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Once again it's that
bittersweet time of the year for me. I love Christmas and all the
decorations including the lights. This is an issue for the Pyrophobe
in me. I'm nervous all year long about leaving appliances on, gas
leaks and all that, but Christmas brings a new fear...all those
lights on the Christmas tree and house. Every year you hear about
tons of house fires that all started because of the Christmas lights.
I'm not ashamed to admit that this totally freaks me out but I won't
stop putting up my tree and all the lights, because that would be
giving in to the phobia and well that's just not me. </span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've come a long way
since I began suffering from Pyrophobia when I was 16 years old. It
doesn't control me the way it used to and there's only certain times
that it makes me stress out I guess you could say. I'm able to
control it by making sure that I stay in control. I don't leave
lamps on, Christmas lights or any appliance on when I leave the house
and I periodically check everything around the house to make sure
it's all working correctly. I'm cautious and I try to stay alert
about everything. This is how I deal and some may still not
understand, but I stopped caring a long time ago.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Do certain holidays
trigger your phobias?</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-36911208640973622562013-12-02T10:02:00.001-06:002013-12-02T10:02:46.334-06:00Touloungeaphobia: The Fear of Tongues<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Touloungeaphobia is
the abnormal and persistent fear of tongues.
Some with this phobia have a fear of swallowing their own tongue. Those who suffer from Touloungeaphobia can’t
stand to be licked and French kissing is most likely out of the question. This phobia can be very debilitating. How would you feel if you were deathly afraid
of something that was an important part of your body?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you suffer from
Touloungeaphobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-72017909036791099772013-10-28T13:04:00.001-05:002013-10-28T13:04:14.022-05:00Pneumatiphobia: The Fear of Spirits<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Pneumatiphobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of spirits.
The paranormal world is intriguing, mysterious and a bit scary to everyone
who believes in it, but for some the thought of ghosts and spirits can cause a
paralyzing fear…a phobia. Some develop
this phobia by all the stories and movies about the paranormal, while others
develop the phobia after witnessing paranormal activity first hand. Once you see an actual spirit, it stays with
you forever and it can be overwhelming.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you suffer from
Pneumatiphobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-67130606942318892122013-10-19T14:25:00.000-05:002013-10-19T14:25:01.539-05:00Rational Fear and Phobias<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Fear is a normal part of life. Sometimes fear makes us aware of dangerous
situations and this allows us to be cautious in order to protect
ourselves. If you’ve heard of a string
of burglaries in your neighborhood then you will make sure all the doors and
windows are locked before leaving your house because you fear your house may be
next. This is a healthy, rational
fear. You don’t let the fear stop you
from going about your normal routine. You’re
just more cautious and aware. If you
react to the burglaries by locking yourself in your house, peeking out the
window and jumping every time you hear a noise then the fear has become
irrational and is controlling your life.
That’s the difference between a rational fear and a phobia.<o:p></o:p></div>
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control your life. Here are a few quotes
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“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest
fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness
that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,
talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about
shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant
to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that
is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our
own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates
others.” <b><i>~Marianne Williamson, Return to Love: Reflections
on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles" <o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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“There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When
we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that
life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance. We need to learn to
love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot love
ourselves, we cannot fully open to our ability to love others or our potential
to create. Evolution and all hopes for a better world rest in the fearlessness
and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life.” <b><i>~John Lennon</i></b> <o:p></o:p></div>
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“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to
achieve: the fear of failure.” ~<b><i>Paulo
Coelho, The Alchemist</i></b> <b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the
little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit
it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the
inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only
I will remain.” ~Frank Herbert, Dune
<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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“The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and
hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent
when we should speak, the divine floods of light and life no longer flow into
our souls.” <b><i>~Elizabeth Cady Stanton
</i></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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“Is it useful to feel
fear, because it prepares you for nasty events, or is it useless, because nasty
events will occur whether you are frightened or not?” <b><i>~Lemony Snicket</i></b> <o:p></o:p></div>
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“The cave you fear to
enter holds the treasure you seek.” <b><i>~Joseph
Campbell</i></b> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-63613364063109033162013-10-02T16:08:00.001-05:002013-10-02T16:08:41.593-05:00What Are You Afraid Of?<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-family: '.Helvetica Neue Interface';"><span style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueInterface-M3';">What are you afraid of? What is something that has made you so scared that you started shaking and screaming? Was it a nightmare? A car accident? Was it a fire or some other traumatic event? Since this event happened has it made you fearful that it will happen again?</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-family: '.Helvetica Neue Interface'; min-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueInterface-M3';"></span><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-family: '.Helvetica Neue Interface';"><span style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueInterface-M3';">This is how a phobia begins. All it takes is one bad thing to change your entire world. One bad thing is all it takes to cause The fear to consume you. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-family: '.Helvetica Neue Interface'; min-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueInterface-M3';"></span><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-family: '.Helvetica Neue Interface';"><span style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueInterface-M3';">Hundreds of phobias affect millions of people every day. Some are understandable fears while others are only understood by the people who are plagued by them. Phobias are not easy to understand especially for the people who suffer from them, but the fear is very real for these people. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-family: '.Helvetica Neue Interface'; min-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueInterface-M3';"></span><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-family: '.Helvetica Neue Interface';"><span style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueInterface-M3';">So what are you afraid of? Is it just a slight fear or has it become a phobia?</span></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-14037573863393903692013-09-28T06:00:00.000-05:002013-09-28T06:00:00.606-05:00Scoptophobia: The Fear of Being Seen or Stared At<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Scoptophobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of being seen or stared at. Those who are insecure are greatly affected
by this phobia. They’re afraid that if
someone looks at them long enough they will see all of their flaws. Some people
just get nervous if they are stared at for too long. Scoptophobia is also known
as Scopophobia and Ophthalmophobia. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you suffer from Scoptophobia? Please share your story. How was it triggered and how does it affect
your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-56014054148390262602013-09-27T06:00:00.000-05:002013-09-27T06:00:03.865-05:00Scopophobia: The Fear of Being Seen or Stared At<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Scopophobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of being seen or stared at. Those who are insecure
are greatly affected by this phobia.
They’re afraid that if someone looks at them long enough they will see
all of their flaws. Some people just get nervous if they are stared at for too
long. Scopophobia is also known as Scoptophobia and Ophthalmophobia.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you suffer from
Scopophobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-51809882074117584892013-09-26T18:00:00.000-05:002013-09-26T18:00:02.580-05:00Polyphobia: The Fear of Many Things<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Polyphobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of many things.
Those with this phobia experience many phobias. They may have three phobias or they may have
ten or more. Polyphobia is usually
caused by a domino effect. They may
start out with a fear of needles, which leads to a fear of doctors, then
hospitals and so on. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you suffer from
Polyphobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-52135851970966789462013-09-26T06:00:00.000-05:002013-09-26T06:00:07.349-05:00Pnigerophobia: The Fear of Choking or Being Smothered<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Pnigerophobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of choking or being smothered. Those with this phobia will eat slowly and
won’t eat certain foods because they’re afraid they may choke on them. They don’t
like wrapping up in heavy blankets or doing anything that may cause labored breathing. Pnigerophobia is also known as Pnigophobia. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you suffer from
Pnigerophobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-82559853122246157392013-09-25T18:00:00.000-05:002013-09-25T18:00:01.115-05:00Pocrescophobia: The Fear of Gaining Weight<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Pocrescophobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of gaining weight. This phobia begins with a
simple desire to lose weight and then it turns into a compulsive desire to
avoid all things that will cause weight gain. The more these things are
avoided, the more they are feared. Gaining weight is seen as a failure to those
with Pocrescophobia and therefore they experience an abnormal fear toward
anything that will cause them to fail.
Pocrescophobia is also known as Obesophobia.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you suffer from
Pocrescophobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-51467183324661196852013-09-25T06:00:00.000-05:002013-09-25T06:00:00.444-05:00Pnigophobia: The Fear of Choking or Being Smothered<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Pnigophobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of choking or being smothered. Those with this
phobia will eat slowly and won’t eat certain foods because they’re afraid they
may choke on them. They don’t like wrapping up in heavy blankets or doing
anything that may cause labored breathing. Pnigophobia is also known as
Pnigerphobia .<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you suffer from
Pnigophobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-59037385618243133442013-09-24T18:00:00.000-05:002013-09-24T18:00:02.903-05:00Phonophobia: The Fear of Noises and Voices<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Phonophobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of noises, voices and even one’s own voice. It is also the fear of telephones. Those with Phonophobia fear sounds like
traffic, doors closing, kitchen sounds, and loud speech. In severe cases they may even fear the sound
of their own voice. The sound of a
balloon popping can cause them to go into a severe state of panic.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you suffer from
Phonophobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-3297219288568852702013-09-24T08:00:00.000-05:002013-09-24T08:00:08.700-05:00Photophobia: The Fear of Light<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEist-zGuLjjnSVzqqfp3f5IXoQI1BxIJcAeldkFmdqbEKxsrFdG2oW3QWK-eWGt1zn9IrjFv7UHMSxiDtM7-yXiPnMLknRPZQGGFZ4w3xJ2LQkGfCPoi-R3l4oIcw2w-XM3WWg16fEzOEY/s1600/blurs-1389091-m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEist-zGuLjjnSVzqqfp3f5IXoQI1BxIJcAeldkFmdqbEKxsrFdG2oW3QWK-eWGt1zn9IrjFv7UHMSxiDtM7-yXiPnMLknRPZQGGFZ4w3xJ2LQkGfCPoi-R3l4oIcw2w-XM3WWg16fEzOEY/s1600/blurs-1389091-m.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Photophobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of light.
This isn’t an exaggerated fear like other phobias. Bright lights physically hurt the
Photophobe. Photophobia ranges from mild
to severe and may or may not be caused by disease. It is also known as light sensitivity. It is closely related to Photoaugliaphobia,
the fear of glaring lights.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you suffer from
Photoaugliaphobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-43285519767383836592013-09-23T18:00:00.000-05:002013-09-23T18:00:04.435-05:00Photoaugliaphobia: The Fear of Glaring Lights<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYe71695EIWUH17aRRJUE4FN4805ZLUOqWOXuonPQhW8ymCC-4b5MTCQdosuZ7SLALsG6x4SHfUuyGDbZ803pYp0mUa7OfT1JfDkCO50e9uk49xDHBA-UC51IzfQMQVRl2lWiqeFxzitU/s1600/nighttrain-arriving-1285285-m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYe71695EIWUH17aRRJUE4FN4805ZLUOqWOXuonPQhW8ymCC-4b5MTCQdosuZ7SLALsG6x4SHfUuyGDbZ803pYp0mUa7OfT1JfDkCO50e9uk49xDHBA-UC51IzfQMQVRl2lWiqeFxzitU/s1600/nighttrain-arriving-1285285-m.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Photoaugliaphobia is
the abnormal and persistent fear of glaring lights. Those who have this phobia have a fear of all
glaring lights, like headlights, which will probably prevent them from driving
at night. Flash photography may trigger
this phobia. Photoaugliaphobia is
related to Photophobia, the fear of light and also to Selaphobia, the fear of
flashing lights.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you suffer from
Photoaugliaphobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-20105448891110758642013-09-23T14:40:00.002-05:002013-09-23T14:40:43.416-05:00Phthisiophobia: The Fear of Tuberculosis <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Phthisiophobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of Tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis is a contagious bacterial infection that usually affects
the lungs, but may also affect the kidneys, spine and brain. It can be a fatal infection without proper
treatment. According to the <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/TB/" target="_blank">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a> or CDC, Tuberculosis was once the leading cause of death in the
United States. Phthisiophobia is also
known as Tuberculophobia.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you suffer from
Phthisiophobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-1382043816382395792013-09-23T14:28:00.002-05:002013-09-23T14:28:29.650-05:00Phthiriophobia: The Fear of Lice<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguaKdJ6sYGvBeahg9MB1LXTCOwdyPY08mIAgJxIjPcUfN1TYucHKCG6w6ZEVH6Vqxcr3rhHPrZZipMScyizkuSRDFQoraBVHZCRtjquCBELi5_AGpHspFTi8d7ux5vgXiHSfSMnWh7Jbw/s1600/lice-206683-m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguaKdJ6sYGvBeahg9MB1LXTCOwdyPY08mIAgJxIjPcUfN1TYucHKCG6w6ZEVH6Vqxcr3rhHPrZZipMScyizkuSRDFQoraBVHZCRtjquCBELi5_AGpHspFTi8d7ux5vgXiHSfSMnWh7Jbw/s1600/lice-206683-m.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Phthiriophobia 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. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Phthiriophobia, also
known as Peliculophobia, 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. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you suffer from Phthiriophobia? Please share your story. How was it triggered and how does it affect
your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-54457785593459075682013-09-18T12:26:00.001-05:002013-09-18T12:26:14.218-05:00Sinophobia: The Fear of China<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sinophobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of China, Chinese people or Chinese culture. This phobia may result because of a strong
dislike of China, the people or the culture.
This could be the result of racism.
Only those who have Sinophobia know what may have caused it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you suffer from
Sinophobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-15258853481550205622013-09-18T12:02:00.002-05:002013-09-18T12:02:13.055-05:00Seplophobia: The Fear of Decaying Matter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Seplophobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of decaying matter. Those with this phobia will throw out entire
containers that hold decaying food when they clean out their refrigerators and
probably won’t be able to complete the task without help or without someone
doing it for them. Seplophobes will most
likely have a fear of death and will avoid movies or situations that may result
in them witnessing decaying matter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you suffer from
Seplophobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195461992602534850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033718057670720243.post-55653296188343070752013-09-18T11:46:00.000-05:002013-09-18T11:46:23.745-05:00Scotomaphobia: The Fear of Blindness in the Visual Field<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Scotomaphobia is the
abnormal and persistent fear of blindness in the visual field. This phobia is actually the fear of Scotoma
or having spots before the eyes. Scotomaphobia can be caused by injuries such
as getting poked in the eye or having difficult experiences with eye drops or
contacts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you suffer from
Scotomaphobia? Please share your
story. How was it triggered and how does
it affect your life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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