Blennophobia: The Fear of Slime

Blennophobia is the persistent and irrational fear of slime.  Certain aspects of cleaning are off limits to those who suffer from this phobia.  Slimy things are unpleasant to most people, but for those with this phobia slime not only makes them nauseous, but it also causes them to feel extreme anxiety.

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

Agrizoophobia: The Fear of Wild Animals

Agrizoophobia is the persistent and irrational fear of wild animals.  Those who suffer from this phobia will not go to the zoo or even watch wild animals on television. Agrizoophobia is very rare and more commonly seen in Africa.

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

Acousticophobia: The Fear of Noise

Acousticophobia is the persistent and irrational fear of noise.  It’s funny my best friend and I were talking about something similar to this just last night. She was making fun of me because I jump every time the phone rings or toast pops out of the toaster. Those who have this phobia startle very easy with loud noises.  A simple noise can cause extreme anxiety.

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

Xyrophobia: The Fear of Razors

Xyrophobia is the persistent and irrational fear of razors.  The mere thought of razors will cause someone with this phobia to have an anxiety attack.

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

Hormephobia: The Fear of Shock

Hormephobia is the irrational and persistent fear of shock.  This can be an electrical shock like from an electric fence or a static electricity shock. Those who suffer from this phobia avoid getting shocked at all costs and they’re afraid to touch anything when there is a lot static in the air.

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

Geniophobia: The Fear of Chins

Geniophobia is the irrational and persistent fear of chins. It is considered a funny phobia, which I don’t agree with.  While it is slightly more abnormal than other phobias, no phobia is a laughing matter for the person who suffers from it. 

This phobia is usually triggered by behavioral disorders or dysfunctional personality traits, but something as simple as someone having a dirty chin can also trigger Geniophobia. 

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