Samhainophobia: The Fear of Halloween

Samhainophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of Halloween. 


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.


My 12 year old niece has this one.  She's had it since she was barely a toddler.  She tolerates it now a little better but, she'll tell you that Halloween is not her favorite holiday.


Samhainophobia can be triggered by a traumatic event that occured on Halloween or maybe even because of Halloween.


If you suffer from Samhainophobia please share your story.  When did the phobia begin and how does it affect your life?

Description of Speech Anxiety

Description of Speech Anxiety


Many people are afraid of looking foolish or being humiliated when speaking publicly. It has been listed as one of the greatest fears, even over the fear of death. It's a normal reaction that many would prefer to bypass.

Physical Symptoms

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Fear, Rage, Guilt and Shame (Our Inner Alarm Systems)

Fear, Rage, Guilt and Shame (Our Inner Alarm Systems)
In our inner universe, there are four alarm systems, that if well used are blessed items.
In our inner universe, there are four alarm systems, that if well used are blessed items.

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Famous People with Animal Phobias

Famous People With Animal Phobias
Even famous people are not spared of fears and phobias. These famous people are known to have fears of animals or animal phobias.
When you're afflicted with a fear of animals or animal phobias, you're disinclined to be near the animal in question. Here is a list of famous people who will not get near to the animal which gives them the phobia.

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How to Understand Specific Phobias

How to Understand Specific Phobias
What are you afraid of? Explanation of different phobias, as well as what is a phobia and what is fear. Includes some phobia treatment tips!
Phobias are extreme or irrational fears of something. Fear, on the other hand, is a rational response to something that is perceived as dangerous or threatening. This is a healthy reaction that our bodies have that has ensured the survival of our species throughout the millennia. Phobias are also a common anxiety disorder that, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), affects between 8.7% and 18.1% of Americans.

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Aerophobia: The Fear of Flying

Aerophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of flying.  Those who suffer from Aerophobia exhibit extreme anxiety over flying even though they usually realize that no threat is being posed.

Aerophobia also means the fear of fresh air or drafts of air.

Aerophobia affects approximately 25% people and may be caused by being in or witnessing a traumatic plane crash or flight. 

More information about Aerophobia can be found at:   Understanding Fear of Flying.

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 Aerophobia please share your story.  How did it begin and how does it affect your life?

Leukophobia: The Fear of the Color White

Leukophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of the color white.  Those who suffer from Leukophobia may fear anything that is white including houses, shoes, clothes or even people.

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.

It's hard not to face your fear when you're afraid of the color white.  White is everywhere in this world and if your fear includes people then it can become impossible to avoid your fear.

Do you suffer from Leukophobia?  If you do, please share your story.  How does it affect your life and how do you cope with it?