While this could be a phobia, you may want to check with someone and see if you have some OCD or obsessive traits. Find a reputable therapist who deals in fears. If there is, I do not know about it, Everyone has that fear- the fear that a loved/respected one would leave- but if you do them you are a naturally suspicious person or if it is really bothering you- like always thinking why is s/he talking to me, are they going to leave? or acting really really annoyingly nice to make sure someone doesnt leave or something like that. I dont think this was on the list, but is there a phobia the fear of being watched when you know youre alone? Paraphobia Fear of sexual perversion. May want to rethink that. Dylan, I am not familiar with what this would be called. So it all depends on how you categorize humanity. Demonophobia or Daemonophobia Fear of demons. Any famous people that have pyrophobia (fear of fire)? is there a fear of having something inside of you? Regier DA, Kuhl EA, Kupfer DJ. Lilapsophobia Fear of tornadoes and hurricanes. Nomatophobia Fear of names. The mechanism of fear can encompass any item, subject matter or idea. Garuda They are OK with regular shirt sleeves, not not heavier coat sleeves. As scary and real as this may seem to you, these types of fears can be released. Knowing the name will not help them help you, but they will and should ask you questions that can lead to finding out how you can release the fear. I started freaking out and raising my voice a bit and that wall should not look like that. The mind is capable of associating fear to any object or idea, so in that case, yes it is true. Ombrophobia Fear of rain or of being rained on.. Call866-718-9995. Rhabdophobia Fear of being severely punished or criticized. World Psychiatry. what is this called? Even without a name, any fear and be alleviated. This fear most likely can be overcome, but you will have to find someone to work with you, since you probably wouldnt be able to do this on your own. Opiophobia Fear medical doctors prescribing pain medications for patients. Selachophobia Fear of sharks. Actually, both Emma Stone and Rita Ora have both been very open about their death anxiety. Is there a phobia name for that? Any fear that can be imagined can be realized. Because I feared being in open spaces indeed, because of past experiences that have happened causing severe mental distress; trauma. Koniophobia Fear of dust. Rhytiphobia Fear of getting wrinkles. Is there a name for this? . First, thank you for sharing your experience, since it was not that easy to do. I presentto you the most well-known yet surprisingcelebrity phobias andfears that affectthe famous and the rich. Is there a name for it, dont know. Though we have to wonder if Anderson actually suffers from a mild xenophobia (the fear of strangers) and thus is freaked out every time she looks in the mirror and doesn't see a brunette with unweaponized tits. Phronemophobia Fear of thinking. Most phobia names are made up by using the Greek or Latin word and placing phobia behind it. Not enough information. Go on, it'll totes impress your friends. Proctophobia Fear of rectums. I do not know what the phobia name for this is. Megalophobia Fear of large things. Nyctohylophobia Fear of dark wooded areas or of forests at night I always found mold a bit gross but I did not want to think my room had mold in it and my sister joked about it that it was mold. Epistaxiophobia Fear of nosebleeds. She is also a Mysophobe which means she hates bacteria and germs. Why does Gary Soto's work seem autobiographical? Others are PTSD oriented and some are just simple phobias. Could be Paranoia, could be lack of self trust. The real issue though is what do you do about it. You can create your own name by taking the Greek or Latin word for what you are seeking and placing phobia behind it. For you the illusion of happiness could be achieved by obtaining certain things. Someone with agoraphobia is afraid of being trapped in a public place or a place like a bridge or a line at the bank. Anyone else? 6.Auguste Renoir. i have a fear of loud women. The question is not if these exist or do you have them, it is what will you do to work through them. Kristen Stewart, who is well-known for her roles in Twilight and Snow White and the Huntsman, possesses a fear of horses. Theophobia- the irrational fear of. In modern usage, the word has evolved to mean the fear of strangers or foreigners but its original meaning is much broader. The human nervous system can associate fear to anything. I have had thanatophobia since childhood but am developing strategies, I hope! Is there a fear of being without someone you know in a public place? The act of self harming scares me in himself, so I kinda associate the razors with it? Having a name for a fear will not make it go away. So much so that shes even acted on her fear of flying in the past, going so far as to shout that the plane was going down whilst on a flight. The awareness levels are much higher than your processing capability, then you can have issues I find it hard to believe that with how specific some of these are, there is no phobia where the person is scared to have the doors around them unlocked and must lock them after every time they are used. Well, you'll feel a hundred times better about yourself when you see some of the strange phobias that celebrities suffer from. It started one day, because I saw a video with arm wrestling go extremely wrong. A teacher walks into the Classroom and says If only Yesterday was Tomorrow Today would have been a Saturday Which Day did the Teacher make this Statement? Because of this, any attempt at a completely exhaustive list of phobias would be a futile exercise. Ceraunophobia Fear of thunder and lightning. Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia- Fear of long words. Another thing was my mom cooked some corn and they left me with corn that was kinda messed up. I think that somehow a little magic door is going to open up and let the shark out.". Coulrophobia Fear of clowns. You know when they hit an air pocket and it feels like youre falling? Scabiophobia Fear of scabies. Is there a fear of something watching you while you sleep? You may have a heightened awareness of your body or body sensations that your mind puts meaning to. Satanophobia Fear of Satan. Is there a fear of not using things up? Placophobia- Fear of tombstones. What is your opinion about fear of not to be successful in life. If our scientists can synthesize this phobia in the lab we've got a long list of names we'd like to infect with it. I have constant nightmares/terrors of being hated/outcasted by loved ones is there a name for that kind of fear? I dont have a name for this, maybe someone else knows. Don't worry Britney, we don't think anyone noticed A fan asked the 'Heart Attack' singer her biggest fear in a live web chat, Demi replied with what we deem to be a totally rational fear. I try to help my friend if they are in trouble, and if I dont help them, I get really scared and I keep think that I cant help them at all. Megan Fox of Transformers hates anything to do with paper, especially the sound of paper tearing, or erasing words on paper etc. Not all fears are phobias, some are anxieties or even obsessions. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. But it sounds as if you may have issues with people getting close to you or creating a meaningful bond. Is this every phobia that exsists? I suffer from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia but these fears make me physically react and almost pass out any ideas on what they would be called? I immediately close my eyes but the scene will keep replaying in my mind. Kit, Twilight star and heartthrob Robert Pattinson is deathly afraid of horses and fears being crushed by them. Names may matter for insurance companies, but plenty of people get help for less than common issues. Jennifer Lawrence might be an Oscar winner, yes, but you probably wont want to sit next to her on a long plane journey. Not only on me, but on others too. I would think you dont want to be hurt, that there is a fear that someone who can attract others might be lured away from you, but I would need more info. Phobophobia Fear of phobias. Stars like Americas current sweetheart Jennifer Aniston as well as Tony Curtis (who supposedly turned to hypnosis to cure it), John Madden, Muhammad Ali, Cher and Johnny Cash have all admitted to the extreme fear of flying. Im not quite sure how to describe it, for example if a lot of insects were inside your room, covering it then youd fear that, because its an infestation. I cant touch a tag without holding it like its contaminated and wash my hands after I toss it in the trash. I have a pathological fear of celebrities. Download 'B.O.T.A. If it makes you feel any better, Mr. Woody Allen happens to be the celebrity having the most number of phobias as he is also admitted to being afraid of insects, dogs, getting certain diseases, of showers having the drain hole in the middle of the tub, heights, small rooms and crowds. Stephen Kings IT might have exacerbated the fear of clowns in the hearts and minds of Americans. It doesnt matter stranger or my own children. Especially like balls or any kind of sport containing balls? Defecaloesiophobia Fear of painful bowels movements. Kynophobia- Fear of rabies. Is there a name to this condition? Maybe someone else know this. I complained to her that why would she eat something so gross. Fear that someone you know from the past is coming back into your life, is still in your thoughts, is not OK, etc? I always want all the doors closed to my house, including rooms and toilets. What will help is finding a therapist that can help you work through this. Like, I hate HATE answering questions about my well being like how are you or hows your day going because every single person asks the same thing and I have no idea how my day is going so I just say hi because it sounds like fine and people never actually give a rats butt how youre really feeling. Please advise. Urophobia Fear of urine or urinating. Is there a fear of being watched while youre sleeping ? Im just really interested. Our neurology can create fears to virtually any idea, so is this possible yes. You can have a fear about anything. Today, my brother was bored and he started to scratch the wall with his nails, and I told him to stop, but he didnt, and kept going. Without further information it is hard to give you a good answer. If they occur frequently or are getting worse, you may seriously think about seeing someone about these or working with someone on these issues. Apotemnophobia Fear of persons with amputations. If she doesnt, there is little to say about it. A germ phobia more often than not is OCD, fear of confrontation may be social phobia, may an identity issue, it may mean you will only feel good about answering questions about yourself until you have really accomplished something really big, meaning it is not a phobia, rather you hold your own perspective or importance in a way that is not quite working for you. Ive looked everywhere but cant find it. I am going to have to hallucinate that this is another form of fear of the unknown and quite possibly the underlining issue is not being able to trust in your ability to work past this. Mastigophobia Fear of punishment. I suppose this could be related to clausterophobia, but I have a very hard times with rooms. is there anything that can describe this? The exact causes of phobias are not known, but it is likely that a combination of factors plays a part. A fan asked the 'Heart Attack' singer her biggest fear in a live web chat, Demi replied with what we deem to be a totally rational fear. Thoughts please? I also have a fear of not turning my car lights off. But he ' s not the only star with a major fear. Madonna is supposedly very scared of thunderstorms. is there a fear of not being able to see? Look up the Greek or Latin word (or words) for your phobia and you are half way there. Every time I walk into a bathroom with a tub in it I move the shower curtain and check. I dont know if its a fear or not.. On top of being an admitted chromophobe, he has a recorded history of fearing plastic cutlery, as well as antique furniture. Knowing the names of phobias can be helpful and fun, but living with phobias can be extremely painful. Christina Ricci Has a Fear of Indoor Plants. If nothing else, Tamlyn A., youre not alone. I did it on a night flight one time, Were going down! The assailant couldnt steal her good mood. There are many things that could be happening, there is just not enough information in your message. Since people can fear just about anything the mind can conceive, not all specific fears are named and they do not need to be. Hamartophobia Fear of sinning. Psychology has compiled thousands of phobias, to the point that it seems somebody in the field has made a hobby of inventing them. Keanu Reeves is afraid of being left alone in the dark and Megan Fox is afraid of the dark, period. If you are looking for a specific fear (fear of spiders, fear of animals, etc), go to the. According to sources, when Orlando was on set of his film Kingdom of Heaven, he ran away from the pigs as fast as he could. Carpophobia fear of wrists If you want to know if there is a specific name for this fear, there may be, but not one I am aware of. This principal of psychology is not formally called the Nicole Kidman Principle, but give it time. Ambulophobia Fear of walking. because my fear is that if I need pain medication for manageable pain, I would not be able to cope with a more severe pain, such as breaking a bone or being stabbed! Kosmikophobia Fear of cosmic phenomenon. Once shes upstairs, I will relax. Yes. Right now Im feeling uncomfortable writing this but i need to figure this out. What is important is what are you going to do with it? Ive been dealing with someone giving romantic advances and I am not able to handle this affection. Is there a phobia name for being picked up by someone. Is there a fear for things being thrown at you? It is not typically classified as a phobia. Hi. does anyone else feel like this? Fear of road sweepers ?? Hierophobia Fear of priests or sacred things. This is not every phobia, it is merely a list of phobias. You have done your part in raising him. Try toovercome yourphobia and focus on all the positive things life has to offer. Does anybody know if there is a phobia of being hypnotised or being in a coma? But which one do you think is the strangest?! I am constantly looking over my shoulder, terrified that I'll see someone I'm a fan of out in public. 2) Surgeons fear of operating. I suppose its the same with sleeping pills. Would you believe it's just an innocent sea creature? Atelophobia- Fear of imperfection. Celebrities who have been upfront about suffering from clown phobia include rapper-singer Sean (P.Diddy) Combs, Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe and heartthrob Johnny Depp. Achilles was impenetrable except for his heel which was his only weakness and it led to his demise. All phobias have a Greek or Latin root. While there are well over a thousand recognized names of fears, most will go unnamed, since they are not widely recognized. Enetophobia Fear of pins. I would like to know if its Chacophobia or not? Ophthalmophobia Fear of being stared at. Come, on Swift,the ocean is cool! Keep in mind that my room is pretty dirty like school papers all over my room and this was the most dirtiest and revolting Stan I ever thought Ive seen in my life and I still think that. Jesse, the human mind can associate fears to any subject matter, activity or object. I know a person that is terrified of blankets what should I do to tell them its ok. Well but the member of One Direction, Liam Payne is afraid of spoons, which is actually called Koutaliaphobia. People can be afraid of pretty much anything, including hated, i need to know the name of the fear of rejection. If not, youd probably say to make one using greek roots and what-not but I dont want to say a word and it not be scientifically correct. Maybe someone else can answer this one. Thanatophobia or Thantophobia Fear of death or dying. Arithmophobia Fear of numbers. Usually a note always ends in me saying please take my feelings into account and dont approach me because I dont want to talk about it.. so yeah, this is long but when I finally do express myself I cant help but let off steam. Bacon admitted that he even turned down an M & M commercial because his wife would never have approved! Many can be dealt with quickly or in a relatively short time period. I am constantly looking over my shoulder, terrified that I'll see someone I'm a fan of out in public. Because there are an infinite variations of fears or phobias, there are plenty of fears that are unique or expressed in unique ways. hello! American Psychiatric Association. Anyone know the fear of opening up to people, or the fear of people who want to be close (emotionally) with you? The Fear: Whoopie Goldberg wasn't always petrified of flying. You may want to work with someone to deal with this, so you can feel comfortable sharing your perspectives. A phobia is an anxiety disorder involving fear of a situation or object. Scopophobia, scoptophobia, or ophthalmophobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by a morbid fear of being seen in public or stared at by others. Could be you are uncertain about yourself. If you area unwilling to talk to a therapist, that limits your choices, even if your reasons seem good. Worst Case Scenario: If it persists, find a counselor. Aaron is unashamed to be a native Clevelander and the proud driver of a Hyundai Veloster Turbo (which recently replaced his 1995 Saturn SC-2). Pedophobia Fear of children. Phthisiophobia Fear of tuberculosis. It definitely was more prominent in my childhood, but even as an adult sometimes I feel/experience/hear light tapping and I have to literally shudder and let out some kind of noise to shake myself out of it. Current issues in the treatment of specific phobia: Recommendations for innovative applications of hypnosis. Phalacrophobia Fear of becoming bald. ), Add imparnumerophobia: the fera of odd numbers. I have the exact same fear and dream. Celebrities in South Africa who were born in . People can fear anything, any object, any surrounding, any process, you name it. This is the darkest, most embracing fear. Richard I am assuming you mean could there be a reason for having this fear. Nicole Kidman suffers from this celebrity phobia and is believed to have been unable to walk through a museum room housing dead, horrifyingbutterflies. Or considered not intelligent, cause Ive suffered from this. Misophobia is a hatred of certain types of sounds and many believe it is a neurological disorder rather than phycholgical symptom. 1. Whats behind this fear is the big question and you will need to work with someone to find out what this could be. Its not that I dont like the sound, its that the sound triggers a response of fear due to a traumatic experience I had as a child. Lilly, you can have a fear about anything, our nervous systems do not discriminate on these types of things. I call it afostphobia. You will have to be more specific. Ailurophobia is known to have affected many well-known personalities including some of the most famous names of history Julius Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte, Mussolini and Alexander The Great. Soteriophobia Fear of dependence on others.. Hello, I have a friend who behaves oddly whenever part of his body goes numb such as when he sits too long. Disposophobia Fear of throwing stuff out. It may be a phobia if it is unrealistic. I dont know if its considered as a phobia or a trauma Odontophobia Fear of teeth or dental surgery. Hypsiphobia Fear of height. No one has the same criteria for happiness. It was the worst time of my life and I didnt think I will get over it but it went away as sudden as it came on. I would like to know too if there is a name for it, as fear of closing eyes definitely exists. Carpooling &Ride Sharing: Are you doing it right? I am now 73. This is more likely to be OCD, obsessive compulsive behavior, which has a whole lot of other attributes connected to it. Agateophobia- Fear of insanity. Naming phobias in general are created by finding the Greek or Latin word for whatever the fear is and adding phobia on it and often they are very vague labels. Chemophobia Fear of chemicals or working with chemicals. What is are the functions of diverse organisms? What should I do? Others have numerous obsessions or compulsions. Something phobia? Just like layers of makeup cover up their age spots and wrinkles, a false bravado helps cover up their insecurities. I never take pain medication (for minor sports injuries, period pain etc.) There is a difference between hating something, and being afraid of it, and people usually know the difference between getting angry over something, and feeling fear. It is believed that many famous personalities including singer-actor Barbra Streisand, beauty Marilyn Monroe and actor Sir Lawrence Olivier gave amazing performances on stage despite being terrified at the thought of speaking before the masses. Thermophobia Fear of heat. Scarlett Johansson is also terrified of cockroaches and birds. You've stumbled upon the most flamboyant section of the gay pride parade. Hobophobia Fear of bums or beggars. Ornithophobia Fear of birds. I have been searching for it and I cannot find it. Block, MD. Her audience remarkably showed 100 percent compliance with either initiative, patiently awaiting further edicts. I have a fear of sitting with my back to the door. phobias are irratinal fears with no trauma that might trigger such fear. Logizomechanophobia Fear of computers. Unless you count John Wayne Gacy and his 31 brutal rapes and murders. The mind can have a fear of almost anything, real or made up. Fear of flying is one of the most common phobias around the world. Bromidrosiphobia or Bromidrophobia Fear of body smells. As i was cleaning it and talking to my friend i suddenly felt disgusted that i didnt get rid of it soon. Is there a phobia for this? This is a very vague question. the fear of numbness, or emptiness. Like when you break them, just the thought of it gives me boosebumps. You might start by just thinking about your phobia trigger and then move slowly toward looking at images of the object and finally being near the object in real life. Phobias are listed on this page alphabetically by their medical or scientific label. Exposure to the source of the fear triggers an immediate anxiety response. right okay so last night I had the SCARIEST dream of my life. I would think this would fall under intimacy issues, not a phobia. Kamilla Rose If this fear does not impact your daughters day to day living, then it may just be one of those things she can live with. . Philemaphobia or Philematophobia Fear of kissing. She is reported to have been brought to tears when shooting in cemeteries. There are many fears that are nameless. You may choose a different approach on this, as it seems yours is really the fear of the unknown, specifically the unknown that could directly effect you. While P. Diddy has shown a willingness to collaborate with any semi-animate being, don't count on getting him into the studio with the Insane Clown Posse. Ichthyophobia Fear of fish. Sometimes the level of awareness is only as useful as our ability to deal with or process it. Dystychiphobia Fear of accidents. Amicus means friend. I am writing my fears for a spiritual program and provided information is very useful. Whether there is a name for this or not does not mean that the fear is not real for you. Oprah Winfrey's chewing gum phobia stems from childhood trauma. I really want to know if its a real phobia . Ochlophobia Fear of crowds or mobs. Fear of people talking about something you know about and the thought of other people knowing about it makes you want to cry because you want it so badly to just be your thing (Ex: I love the TV The Vampire Diaries but if I hear someone talk about it I freak out and have to distract myself from the person and forget they have watched the show) Currently you have JavaScript disabled. If there isnt a name for it there should be because it exists and should be recognized as more than just a form of OCD, because it seems as if they dont just need to lock it for the sake of locking it, but rather are afraid of who or what could come through that door or what could happen if left open. Does anyone else here have that too? Xyrophobia-Fear of razors. Nicole Kidman. I also really dont like toes, the same reason as fingers. But there are some truly ridiculous ones that actually do affect people, including some people you know. Maieusiophobia- Fear of childbirth. Many are anxieties, obsessions and other disorders that have the symptoms of fears. I have a lot of experience with it and I tend to obsess a lot, even when there are no signs of it happening. Even if I just think it touched me. I have to have the tags cut off everything. Other people do not need to know the extent of your fears. If you have a phobia that only shows its ugly self a few times a year, you may want to question taking meds. Rumour has it, she's so scared of them that she refuses to even touch them. So you can imagine what happened when Kylie went out to London Zoo and ventured into the butterfly exhibit. Also, while it may be comforting to find a name given to a situation you feel (this way you are not the only one), most working in the field of helping others, do not put too much meaning on the words, rather what causes this and how you can process this differently, FloorAPhobia is the fear of shopping for flooring, Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking, which is probably the closest phobia you will find related to what you are asking, Your email address will not be published. Coprophobia Fear of feces. Dysmorphophobia Fear of deformity. Isolophobia- Fear of solitude, being alone. It is understandable you want to put a name on it and you can, since most phobias are Greek or Latin words put in front of phobia. Belonephobia Fear of pins and needles Whether this is a phobia or a self esteem issue or something else is something you would want to work on with a specialist. Thanks. Whether other people do is a different story because they may think a fear has to be of a certain level for it to be a phobia. With Halloween upon us we find out what puts the spooks up some of pop's biggest stars. I dont think its on the list so Im hoping you can help me figure out what it is. Lisa, I believe your fear is real, but I do not know what it is called. Recent developments in the intervention of specific phobia among adults:Arapid review, EMDR beyond PTSD: A systematic literature review, Current issues in the treatment of specific phobia: Recommendations for innovative applications of hypnosis, Fear related to medical treatments or issues.
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