Zoophobia: The Fear of Animals

Zoophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of animals.  This is a common phobia in children and can continue into adulthood.  Some with this phobia are afraid of all animals while others only fear specific animals.

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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Ergasiophobia: The Fear of Work or Functioning; Surgeon's Fear of Operating

Ergasiophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of work or functioning or a surgeon’s fear of operating.

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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Haphephobia: The Fear of Being Touched

Haphephobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of being touched.  Those with this phobia may also fear touching others.  Haphephobia is also known as Haptephobia.

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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Hagiophobia: The Fear of Saints or Holy Things

Hagiophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of saints or holy things.

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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Hadephobia: The Fear of Hell

Hadephobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of hell.

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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Gynophobia: The Fear of Women

Gynophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of women.  This phobia has been linked to the Amazon women in classical Athens and medieval witch hunts.  It was also once thought to be the cause of homosexuality in the 20^th century.  This phobia is similar to Caligynephobia, which is more specifically the fear of beautiful women.  Gynophobia is also known as Gynephobia.

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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Glossophobia: The Fear of Speaking in Public

Glossophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of speaking in public or of trying to speak.  Those who suffer from this phobia may also suffer from social 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 Glossophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?