What is the most uncommon fear?
13 of the most unusual phobias
- Xanthophobia – fear of the colour yellow.
- Turophobia- fear of cheese.
- Somniphobia- fear of falling asleep.
- Coulrophobia – fear of clowns.
- Hylophobia- fear of trees.
- Omphalophobia- fear of the navel.
- Nomophobia- fear of being without mobile phone coverage.
Does everyone have a phobia?
What is a phobia? Almost everyone has an irrational fear or two—of spiders, for example, or your annual dental checkup. For most people, these fears are minor. But when fears become so severe that they cause tremendous anxiety and interfere with your normal life, they’re called phobias.
Is there a list of all the phobias?
While listing all of the phobias that may exist is not possible, it can be helpful to look through a list of some of the more commonly described phobias. As you can see by looking at this list, almost any object or situation can become the source of fear.
Is it normal to be afraid of something?
Fear in a dangerous situation is normal. Phobias, however, go beyond normal fear and are irrational. The fear could be an animal, object, place or situation. Many times the source of the fear poses no actual threat or danger, but the person is overwhelmed by fear nonetheless.
Which is an example of a situational phobia?
Examples of situational phobias are found in the following list: Aerophobia – Fear of flying; Agoraphobia – Fear of crowds and open spaces; Amaxophobia – Fear of being in an automobile; Autophobia – Fear of being alone; Claustrophobia – Fear of confined spaces; Hodophobia – Fear of travel; 4. Medical Treatment
What are some of the different types of addictions?
List of Addictions to Substances. Substance use disorders in the DSM-IV-TR provide a list of addictions relating to the following substances:1. Alcohol. Tobacco. Opioids (like heroin) Prescription drugs (sedatives, hypnotics, or anxiolytics like sleeping pills and tranquilizers) Cocaine. Cannabis (marijuana)