Thursday, March 29, 2012

Microbiophobia: The Fear of Microbes


Microbiophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of microbes.  This phobia is also known as Bacillophobia.  Microbiophobia is closely related to Mysophobia, the fear of contamination, dirt or germs.
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 Microbiophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Methyphobia: The Fear of Alcohol


Methyphobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of alcohol.  Those who suffer from this phobia may also fear anyone who consumes or has consumed alcohol.  They will also avoid places where there is a possibility of being exposed to alcohol.  Methyphobia is also known as Potophobia.  It is closely related to Dipsophobia, the fear of drinking alcohol.
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 Methyphobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Meteorophobia: The Fear of Meteors


Meteorophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of meteors and meteorites.  It is also an uncommon fear of certain weather.
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 Meteorophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Metallophobia: The Fear of Metal


Metallophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of metal.  It is described as an unnatural distrust of metals or objects made by metals according to ENCYCLO Online Encyclopedia.
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 Metallophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Matathsiophobia: The Fear of Changes


Metathesiophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of changes.  I had this one for a while.  I held on to a toxic marriage because I was scared of the changes it would bring. I ended up giving up everything including my house and anything else that I could associate with him.  It turns out that change was exactly what I needed and I’m moving on happy and free.
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 Metathesiophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Merinthophobia: The Far of Being Bound or Tied Up


Merinthophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of being bound or tied up.  This can be triggered by being tied up and bound and left alone for hours or longer with no way to escape. 
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 Merinthophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Menophobia: The Fear of Menstruation


Menophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of menstruation.  This can be caused by a lack of understanding or an embarrassing moment involving menstruation, which every girl who has gotten their period knows about all the embarrassing, and highly uncomfortable things that can happen.
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 Menophobia?  Please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

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