10 Phobias That You've Probably Never Heard Of Before...#2 Seems Pretty Normal...
by N/A, 10 years ago |
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Everyone has their fears, but these are pretty out there.
1. Deipnophobia - Fear of Dinner Conversation
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Dinner conversation can be pretty awkward but an all out fear of it can be caused by the controlled nature of the setting.
2. Daemonophobia - Fear of Demons
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This fear seems pretty normal. Demons are a scary concept. However it stems from the belief that demonic and other supernatural beings are indeed roaming the earth. Pretty creepy.
3. Mageirocophobia - Fear of Cooking
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I guess people with fear order A LOT of takeout. This can lead to unhealthy eating habits and can be caused by intimidation based on others cooking skills.
4. Agyrophobia - Fear of Crossing The Street
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This fear is actually not associated with the fear of cars, but it can make it difficult for sufferers to live in big cities.
5. Automatonophobia - Fear of Ventriloquist Dummies
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Seems pretty understanable to me.
6. Cathisophobia - Fear of Sitting
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This fear may seem a little off, but its usually the result of some childhood abuse or trauma that involves sitting on objects or sitting for long periods of time.
7. Pentheraphobia - Fear of Mother-in-Law
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This is pretty common in western culture and is typically depicted in pop culture.
8. Pediophobia - Fear of Dolls
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People with pediophobia don't just fear creepy dolls, they fear all dolls. I guess, if you think about it, they are can all be pretty creepy.
9. Eisoptrophobia - Fear of Mirrors
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This fear is typically grounded in superstitions about a mirrors connection the spiritual world. Sufferers typically experience additional anxiety because they realize this fear is irrational.
10. Arachibutyrophobia - Fear of Peanut Butter Sticking to the Roof of Your Mouth
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There is not a lot of information about this phobia, understandably. Maybe your friends peanut allergy is actually just a cover for this bizarre fear.
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Do not show me this again