Phobias on Twitter

Out of total curiosity I looked on Twitter to see what phobias people had and were tweeting about.  I’m actually shocked at some of these phobias.  Of course there were a lot of common phobias such as heights, clowns, spiders, drowning, public speaking and growing old, but others are a little more out there.

Some of the stranger and less talked about phobias were of eyes, salt and vinegar crisps, toasters, towels, loofah sponges and spoons.  These are all very specific phobias and while they may seem irrational to some of us, those who suffer from them see them as a very real threat.

Other phobias that were tweeted about were octopuses, holes, clouds, escalators, ladders, roaches, natural disasters, nuclear power, social phobia, thunderstorms, roller coasters, water and math.

There’s nothing to fear but fear itself…and clowns :-P.  Hope everyone is having an awesome day!

Nosemaphobia: The Fear of Becoming Ill

Nosemaphobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of becoming ill.  This phobia is more common in students and researchers who spend a lot of time reading about diseases.  Nosophobia is often referred to as Medical Student’s disease and Cyberchondria.  Nosemaphobia is also known as Nosophobia.

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

Nosophobia: The Fear of Becoming Ill

Nosophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of becoming ill.  This phobia is more common in students and researchers who spend a lot of time reading about diseases.  Nosophobia is often referred to as Medical Student’s disease and Cyberchondria.  Nosophobia is also known as Nosemaphobia.

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

Nosocomephobia: The Fear of Hospitals

Nosocomephobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of hospitals.  This phobia may be triggered by Nosophobia, the fear of becoming ill.  Nosocomephobia may also be triggered by a traumatic illness, accident or the death of a loved one in a hospital.  Those who suffer from this phobia will refuse any kind of medical treatment that has to be done in a hospital.

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

Myctophobia: The Fear of Darkness

Myctophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of darkness.  This phobia is extremely common in children, but it often occurs in adults too.  The fear of the unknown lurking in the darkness and horror movies are usually the most common triggers of Myctophobia.  Myctophobia is also known as Noctiphobia and Lygophobia.

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

Mycrophobia: The Fear of Small Things

Mycrophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of small things.  This phobia is also known as Microphobia.

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

Mycophobia: The Fear or Aversion to Mushrooms

Mycophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear or aversion to mushrooms.  This phobia may be triggered because a lot of mushrooms are poisonous.  It may also be triggered if someone has had a severe allergic reaction to mushrooms.  Those who suffer from this phobia can’t eat, touch or smell mushrooms without becoming anxious.

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