Phobia Archives

10 Uncommon Phobias

Almost all of us fear something in this world. Whether it’s heights or flying, spiders or dentists, there is a large array of phobias that plague the human race. Whilst we all may be aware of the more common fears, there are many uncommon but very real phobias you probably never knew existed! Let’s take a look at 10 uncommon phobias that strangely petrify some people: SOMNIPHOBIA To some people, there’s nothing better than jumping into bed at night or settling down for a nap. But not everyone agrees, for the thousands of people suffering somniphobia, falling asleep or sleeping…

The Signs Your Fear Has Become a Phobia

Every human being has a list of things that they fear, but when you lose control of your fears, they often develop into full blown phobias. From common phobias such as claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces) to unusual ones such as Sidonglobophobia (fear of cotton balls), they can fill a person with debilitating, intense, and often irrational fear. Unlike fear, phobias occur when an object or situation is so distressful that the person suffering it will change their life and experience less pleasure due to the perceived threat. If you aren’t sure where you stand, here’s how to distinguish the…