Lockiophobia: The Fear of Childbirth

Lockiophobia is the extreme and irrational fear of childbirth. Childbirth is scary, plain and simple.  The thought of a child coming out of you gives you every reason in the world to become apprehensive about the whole situation.  I don’t know a woman yet who goes into childbirth with any fear or anxiety.  It’s natural and it’s expected.  When does this natural fear become a phobia?

Traumatic childbirth such as prolonged labor or having to do an emergency c-section because of complications can easily trigger Lockiophobia.  These women may have severe postpartum depression and either refuse to have another child or they may give up the one they have.

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.

If you suffer from Lockiophobia please share your story.  How was it triggered and how does it affect your life?

Bromidrosiphobia: The Fear of Body Smells

Bromidrosiphobia is the abnormal and unusual fear of body smells. It is also known as Bromidrophobia.

Most of us prefer to be clean and smell good, but can you imagine constantly obsessing over whether or not you have body odor. You may not even worry about smelling badly, but just being able to smell your own natural body odor may totally freak you out.

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 Bromidrosiphobia? Please share your story. How does it affect your life and when did it begin?

Verbophobia: The Fear of Words

Verbophobia is the persistent and abnormal fear of words.Can you imagine being afraid of words?  Think about what it would feel like to break into a sweat over the morning paper or to feel the need to avoid all sources of words.  This phobia has to be significantly life-altering.  Words are everywhere.  Look around your house and see how many words you see.

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.

If you have ever had Verbophobia or know someone who does please share what you know about the phobia.

Soteriophobia: The Fear of Dependence on Others

Soteriophobia is the persistent and abnormal fear of dependence on others.

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.

It's normal to fear having to put your full dependence on someone else. Those who have chronic illness' often feel this way.  When this fear becomes over-exaggerated Soteriophobia sets in. They fear something that hasn't even happened yet for the sole reason that it could happen.

If you suffer from Soteriophobia please share your story.  What triggered it and how does it affect your life?

Samhainophobia: The Fear of Halloween

Samhainophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of Halloween. 


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.


My 12 year old niece has this one.  She's had it since she was barely a toddler.  She tolerates it now a little better but, she'll tell you that Halloween is not her favorite holiday.


Samhainophobia can be triggered by a traumatic event that occured on Halloween or maybe even because of Halloween.


If you suffer from Samhainophobia please share your story.  When did the phobia begin and how does it affect your life?

Description of Speech Anxiety

Description of Speech Anxiety


Many people are afraid of looking foolish or being humiliated when speaking publicly. It has been listed as one of the greatest fears, even over the fear of death. It's a normal reaction that many would prefer to bypass.

Physical Symptoms

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Fear, Rage, Guilt and Shame (Our Inner Alarm Systems)

Fear, Rage, Guilt and Shame (Our Inner Alarm Systems)
In our inner universe, there are four alarm systems, that if well used are blessed items.
In our inner universe, there are four alarm systems, that if well used are blessed items.

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