Interstellar star Matthew McConaughey is afraid of revolving doors and avoids them at all costs. Amaxophobia Fear of riding in a car. Caligynephobia Fear of beautiful women. Im getting tired of being scared. Not sure on that one. Worst case scenario for a chromophobe: We risk being the first people in history to have been able to make their illusions so vivid, so persuasive, so realistic that we can . If you want to know if there is a specific name for this fear, there may be, but not one I am aware of. Google it, please. "A food phobia is not an eating disorder, it's an anxiety disorder," Emily Roberts, MA, LPC, psychotherapist, and author of Express Yourself: A Teen Girl's Guide to Speaking Up and Becoming Who You Are, explains. Thank you. Ouranophobia Fear of heaven. Hope that helps. Mageirocophobia Fear of cooking. Jennifer Lawrence might be an Oscar winner, yes, but you probably wont want to sit next to her on a long plane journey. Placophobia- Fear of tombstones. I dont know if there is such a word, but very often this type of thinking can lead to other problems of low self esteem, obsessions, etc. I suppose its the same with sleeping pills. The sight of a Newtons cradle on a desk is upsetting to me just the idea that it has the capability to have an unpleasant effect on me. I would like to know if its Chacophobia or not? Hey, are there any famous people with Ecophobia? I didnt saw this in the list, so Im asking you, guys. What could be said about it? Apotemnophobia Fear of persons with amputations. Have you worked with a therapist or counselor of some sort to work through this fear or are you going to continue to be bothered by it? You can change, but you have to know what components of yourself that could be improved. Herpetophobia Fear of reptiles or creepy, crawly things. I cannot see, or feel muscle as it makes me sick. Sensory or tactile sensations may give us the chills, but this can start falling into the realm of other interpretations our nervous system can create. Of course. Hypsiphobia Fear of height. There's a reason for 'emergency . Bufonophobia Fear of toads. Proctophobia Fear of rectums. It seems to just fall under OCD, but I strongly disagree with that on account of the fact that Ive met multiple people like this who arent OCD about other things.just locking doors, if anyone knows a name for this condition please post it. I have a fear of wet hands touching me, like when u spend a while in the shower ur hands start to go wrinkly and if im at the swimming baths i cant stand it if someone trys to come up to me and touch me. If there is a considerable amount, this may be more of a self esteem or self worth issue, especially since you have strong feelings of being shy. I do not have enough info to give you any pertinent advice, I often feel nauseous when I travel in a car and feel scared and panicky. If you area unwilling to talk to a therapist, that limits your choices, even if your reasons seem good. To the chiclephobe, gum is a menace that can easily nestle into any crevice, laying in wait for your guard to drop. Is there a phobia fo the feeling of always being watched? Like fear of germs is usually OCD, fear of people is Social Anxiety. Can u have a fear of things exploding. But it sounds as if you may have issues with people getting close to you or creating a meaningful bond. And it scares me . When like I forget something so obvious or lose track of intelligent conversation or I fail a simple(thats how I see afterwards) test, I feel this discomfort on my chest. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. Again, people can fear anything, any idea, any event, any feeling. Fear of flying is one of the most common phobias around the world. Singer-actor Justin Timberlake is believed to be afraid of spiders, snakes and all other creepy crawlers. Mastigophobia Fear of punishment. Asthenophobia Fear of fainting or weakness. 2014;56(4):389-404. doi: 10.1080/00029157.2013.801009. Homilophobia Fear of sermons. Im afraid of it happening again and seeing in people in pain. Ataxophobia Fear of disorder or untidiness. Tuberculophobia Fear of tuberculosis. Well you don't have to imagine it because it was all captured in the video: Alongside her BFF Jordan and her assistant Victoria, Kylie couldn't look more on edge and literally squirms from start to finish. Sure there is. Look up the Greek or Latin word (or words) for your phobia and you are half way there. I have been trying for over a year to keep my phobia in check. The mind can associate fear to pretty much anything. So, I think I have cacophobia. Technophobia Fear of technology. Please include Misophonia. I am not going to label these physical reactions, nor are there easy suggestions to make for all you experience. However, things got progressively worse for J.Law and her phobia as it was later revealed that she once tried to jump out of an Air France plane because of her extreme claustrophobia. In winter, they only wear vests. I know of no phobia specific phobia that relates to this. I dont think this is healthy. Other bigwigs who happen to have this phobia include deceased King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and comedian and talk-show host Whoopi Goldberg. He can have excess sweating, shaking, heavy breathing, fast blood flow problems due to this. > Kylie Jenner Faced One Of Her Biggest Fears & We Legit Can't Stop Watching Her Squirm. While this may have something to do with bathtubs, it may also be a fear of being harmed transferred to the idea of bathtubs being harmful. While you want to the best for him, you will want to work on changing the only thing you can change, yourself and how you hold your relationship with your son. are born. 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. They are just labels. Is there a fear for things being thrown at you? I think that somehow a little magic door is going to open up and let the shark out.". Acousticophobia Fear of noise. Rhabdophobia Fear of being severely punished or criticized. 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. i have arachnephobia and phasmophobia/demonophobia (fear of spiders and fear of ghosts/demons) but whats the fear of falling? Keanu Reeves is afraid of being left alone in the dark and Megan Fox is afraid of the dark, period. I was TRAUMATIZED and started crying hysterically and screaming, and ended up hugging my knees sobbing on my bedroom floor. Probably, but if you are looking to place a name on it, we dont have it hear. However if they present real issues for you to cope with everyday living, if they are getting worse or stronger, then you may want to seek counseling. There are many fears that are nameless. It's ok Justin, you're still all man to us. A person with a phobia either tries to avoid the thing that triggers the fear, or endures it with great anxiety and distress. That reality keeps me very emotional so I deal with that by greatly diminishing contact with those still alive. Fear of road sweepers ?? There are many things that could be happening, there is just not enough information in your message. Wonderful collection. Optophobia Fear of opening ones eyes. Entomophobia is the fear of bugs, but that will not cover your situation completely. The Biebs has expressed his fear of sharks in a number of interviews. You can avoid discomfort by tricks, distraction and avoidance only for so long before the anxieties and obsessions no longer respond to your actions. National Institute of Mental Health. I dont know if its a phobia but I just wanted to leave this comment here anyways. Achluophobia- Fear of darkness. Batophobia Fear of heights or being close to high buildings. If Im unsure of what is twenty feet ahead but know what is within reaching distance then I am not afraid, but if the reverse is true and I know what is ahead but can not tell if something or someone is near to me I feel panicked. The memory of that nightmare comes rushing back, and I will just about panic if I cant make the sound stop. Required fields are marked *. So, then I just end up either A). Why does Gary Soto's work seem autobiographical? Charli D'Amelio, Meet the Barkers, Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | 34 views, 6 likes, 0 loves, 1 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Entertainment Tonight: Charli D'Amelio is sharing her. Michael Jordan is known to be terrified of the ocean (ever since he witnessed the death of his childhood friend). If she does think this is a problem, then I would get her to see a counselor. Hitchcock preferred the sight of blood to egg! Because if there are, Id like to know because I have those phobias. Doraphobia Fear of fur or skins of animals. She is reported to have been brought to tears when shooting in cemeteries. Or an arm that is longer than the other. While there may be a name for it, I am not familiar with it. Part of this comes from unrealistic expectations, that you should be able Meningitophobia Fear of brain disease. I have something like that, I think its because of my dreams. 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. She thinks if she doesnt do so then something bad will happen. The model and reality star revealed on her website that she's terrified of anything with small holes: honeycomb and mousse included. Pyrophobia Fear of fire. I have a fear of whats behind doors, not the door itself. Is there a phobia for this? not sure what you are asking other than I think you doubt someone could have such a fear. Misophobia or Mysophobia Fear of being contaminated with dirt or germs. What is mud phobia? Like this ? so I woke up in the middle of the night in a pool of sweat, dreading the fact that my dream may have come true, I MIGHTVE GOTTEN MARRIED TO A MAN!!! When some friends asking me about my life Im feeling sick dont like the people ask me anything, The question to ask yourself is do you fear answering all questions? Like what is 1 plus 7? infestatiophobia is the name of this fear. Liz, dont get hung up on finding a name for your fear, since the mind can create fears for almost anything. Thanks. Harpaxophobia Fear of being robbed. Emetophobia Fear of vomiting. If it persists, find a counselor. Is there a fear of not using things up? His son insisted a doctor do "whatever was . 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. Also, I get goosebumps and freak out if someone has their back to me! Sigmund Freud had pteridophobia, which is the morbid fear of ferns. I combined all the words. it really scares me. brushing off what they said until they bring it up again (which Im hoping with a burning passion they wont) or B). Britney Spears hates bigger reptiles like Komodo Dragons orlarge lizards and director Steven Spielberg is also deadly afraid of all kinds of insects. Who is afraid of getting his hair cut? Johnny Depp played The Mad Hatter who looked like a Clown so I dont buy it unless it was Therapy. Is there a fear of someone from the past? Logizomechanophobia Fear of computers. Fear in a dangerous situation is normal. Eva Mendes - Water. Phobias can have a serious impact on well-being, but it is important to remember that you are not alone. I am now 73. Anyway, I have the hardest time talking to people about how I feel. In modern usage, the word has evolved to mean the fear of strangers or foreigners but its original meaning is much broader. 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. The mechanisms for a phobia are basically the same, regardless of subject matter. How do I know if I have it? (Yes, it's so common that it has an actual name! I dont know what its called, but I definitely have is as a phobia. I have a fear of food germs or just food getting on me and my clothes. If it gets worse or starts expanding past the bathtub, you may want to find someone to work with on this. Who were the models in Van Halen's finish what you started video? Every time I walk into a bathroom with a tub in it I move the shower curtain and check. Homophobia Fear of homosexuality or of becoming homosexual. I saw there is a fear for not being able to catch things, but mine is the opposite. Hygrophobia Fear of liquids, dampness, or moisture. If my memory serves me correct, the word you are seeking would be Medicuphobia. Its just the thought that humans took over practically the entire planet freaks me out is there a name for this? Have you had any counseling on this? I wished I could fly around the world to escape the night. Bathophobia- Fear of depth. The dark? Pediculophobia Fear of lice. Musophobia or Muriphobia Fear of mice. This may be a phobia, but if it is personal questions, that may also be about yourself esteem, self worth or low self image. terrfies me. Common symptoms include: In addition to these physical symptoms, people may experience dread, a sense of impending doom, fear of losing control, or even the feeling that death is imminent. The question is not if these exist or do you have them, it is what will you do to work through them. Because there are an infinite variations of fears or phobias, there are plenty of fears that are unique or expressed in unique ways. Twilight star and heartthrob Robert Pattinson is deathly afraid of horses and fears being crushed by them. Fear that someone you know from the past is coming back into your life, is still in your thoughts, is not OK, etc? I am assuming there is one, This would fall under the heading of agoraphobia, which is the fear of large or open places, Depends on whats causing it. I get terrified. Both the presence and the anticipation of storms can cause you distress. Ive looked everywhere for an answer and cant find one. Whether this is a phobia or a self esteem issue or something else is something you would want to work on with a specialist. It's difficult to say where this came from, but using his theories as a baseline the good money is on a traumatic childhood episode involving a fern and his penis. It is not uncommon for some tp fear being in certain places without a friend or someone they know. In my own case, I was subtly taught that not knowing something was a crime against the family, because it might cause me to make a mistake, which then reflected against my parents. Is there a name for it? Then one thing happened where I was getting ready for an online call and on my wall appeared a black stain. Bobs never bought Christmas seals he told me he wouldnt know what to feed them, Bad news that cult recovery group just might be a cult, Below you, an entire other world operates, Many interesting behind-the-scenes bits have happened during the 20 years of telling tales about our favorite trailer-park residents, When the Coen Brothers needed someone to show The Dude how to really roll, they could turn to only one man: Hall of Fame professional bowler Barry Asher. Medorthophobia Fear of an erect penis. J Law has tripped up more times than we can remember, there was that time on the red carpet, and that other time she went to collect her Oscar. Iatrophobia Fear of going to the doctor or of doctors. Illyngophobia Fear of vertigo or feeling dizzy when looking down. Winfrey attributes it to her grandmother's habit of lining up pieces of chewed gum in a cabinet. Yes. A phobia is an overwhelming or debilitating fear, usually of something that poses no real danger at all. I dont know if its a phobia or not. If you believe that you have the symptoms of some type of phobia, consult a doctor for further evaluation and treatment advice. what is it called? do. Eremophobia Fear of being oneself or of loneliness. Tyrannophobia Fear of tyrants. 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. ), Motion sickness is usually not created by a fear you should talk to your Doctor. Hello, Im trying to find a name for my phobia (idk if its even a phobia). 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. Overcoming phobias though need not be. I have found that I tend to push friends/relatives away when one of said friends/relatives dies. The English suffixes -phobia, -phobic, -phobe (from Greek phobos, "fear") occur in technical usage in psychiatry to construct words that describe irrational, abnormal, unwarranted, persistent, or disabling fear as a mental disorder (e.g. Nostophobia Fear of returning home. Fishing nets. Phoba names are just words and they are often misapplied. Many phobias are a bit more complex, such as fear of germs, which often is OCD. I have a fear for fingers but not that I get scared when seeing them or anything but I freak out when something bad happens to them. How much guilt or shame do you feel when getting a compliment? Panthophobia Fear of suffering and disease. Getting a label for your situation will probably have you doing lots of research on the disorder, which you hope will help you in finding a way to cope with it, but in reality will probably do very little in making you feel better or changing your situation. Atomosophobia Fear of atomic explosions. Look up the Greek or Latin word (or words) for your phobia and you are half way there, Genophobia or erotophobia is the fear of sexual intimacy. Pauul Fear when people care about me . Or considered not intelligent, cause Ive suffered from this. Deipnophobia Fear of dining or dinner conversations. They may be easy to address or they may be more complex, cant tell with the info you have provided. Contents. Find out if you share a phobia with any of these celebs. Once you become better at noticing these thoughts, you can then work on replacing them with more positive, helpful thoughts. Rhytiphobia Fear of getting wrinkles. Staurophobia Fear of crosses or the crucifix. Verminophobia Fear of germs. It keeps me up at night. If so that may not be a phobia. 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. Is there a name to this condition? You probably had no idea most of these fears existed. Does anyone else here have that too? Hello! Should he want to change himself at some point in the future or if he changes his desire to have a different relationship with you, it will start on his terms and you can be open to that if that time occurs. Eva Mendes - Water. Philemaphobia or Philematophobia Fear of kissing. Theophobia Fear of gods or religion. She accidentally stuck the metal hook in my ear when she went to pull some hair through the hair net and i started crying it was like a panic attack.