Thursday, April 21, 2011

Doxophobia: The Fear of Expressing Opinions or Being Praised

Doxophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of expressing opinions or being praised. Those with this phobia do not want any attention whatsoever be it good or bad.

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

Diabetophobia: The Fear of Diabetes


Diabetophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of diabetes.  Those who suffer from this phobia will take any measure necessary to avoid becoming a diabetic.  They may not even have any risk factors for the disease, but still fear getting it.

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


Cypridophobia: The Fear of Prostitutes and Venereal Disease


Cypridophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of prostitutes and/or venereal disease.  All prostitutes are viewed as carriers of venereal disease and are avoided at all costs.

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

Cynophobia: The Fear of Dogs and Rabies


Cynophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of dogs and/or rabies.  Those with this phobia will avoid all dogs for fear that they may have rabies. 

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


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