The word “phobia” comes from the Greek word “Phobos,” which means fear or terror. In Greek mythology, Phobos was the god of fear and panic, who was often depicted as a frightening figure.
The term “phobia” is used in modern psychology to describe an intense and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.
Types of Phobias can range from common fears like fear of heights, flying, or public speaking to rare phobias like fear of chickens, walking, or mirrors. Although phobias can be of many types, there is little research on the impact they have on the life of the people experiencing them.
Here is a list of the top 10 specific rare phobias that you must have never heard of:
Alektorophobia: Fear of chickens and hens.
This fear may stem from a past traumatic experience or cultural beliefs that associate chickens and hens with negative events or superstitions.
Emetophobia: Fear of vomiting.
People with this phobia may feel panicked in situations where they could potentially vomit, like being around sick people, eating out at restaurants, or traveling. Emetophobia may stem from a past traumatic experience, anxiety disorder, or genetic factors.
Spectrophobia: Fear of mirrors.
People with this fear experience social anxiety, and low self-esteem, and may interfere with daily life, such as grooming and self-care.
Gerascophobia: Fear of getting older.
People with this fear may experience anxiety, depression, or panic attacks as they contemplate the physical and mental changes that come with aging. The fear of losing control over their lives or being dependent on others can also contribute to this phobia.
Decidophobia: Fear of making decisions.
People with this phobia may experience intense feelings of stress, and anxiety when faced with a decision. It is often related to a fear of making the wrong choice or a fear of failure. It can also be associated with a lack of confidence, self-doubt, or a history of trauma or abuse.
Ambulophobia: Fear of walking.
People with this phobia may feel a sense of dread or panic at the thought of walking, standing, or even putting weight on their feet. The causes of ambulophobia are not well understood, but it is believed to be linked to past traumatic experiences, anxiety disorders, or a genetic predisposition to anxiety.
Alliumphobia: Fear of garlic.
There are no definitive causes of alliumphobia. Nevertheless, genetics and one’s environment may both play very significant roles in the development of this condition.
Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia: Fear of long words.
Like who wouldn’t fear to speak that!
Anatidaephobia: Fear of duck or geese watching you.
People with this phobia may feel like they are constantly being observed or followed by ducks or geese, regardless of their actual location.
Phobophobia: Fear of phobias.
Yes, you heard it right! The irony. People who have other anxiety disorders or some type of specific phobia may continue to develop the fear of developing more phobias. Symptoms include physical feelings of fear such as chills, sweating, and rapid heartbeat.
Well, these are some of the rarest phobias that are quite uncommon to be heard of, they may seem and sound humorous, but it is important to note that these might cause severe distress and anxiety to the people who experience them daily.
Blog By : DEEBHA SITHTA
