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What began with a personal phobia in the 1970’s paved the way for the development of the prominent Anxiety Disorders Association of America. Under the leadership of founder Jerilyn Ross the ADAA sought to provide hope amidst the anxiety related to fear.

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• Animals: Fear Of Meat
  The fear of meat is known as Carnophobia. This phobia is not the exclusive province of vegetarians: It affects many types of people, for a variety of reasons. Reasons For This Phobia This phobia...
• Color: Fear of the Color Purple
  The color purple is often considered a sign of royalty. This is the color kings wear and a color that invokes subjects to show honor and respect. It is a color chosen by a singing artist named Prince ...
• Criminals: Fear of Burglars
  Home security is a profound and booming business. Cars are equipped with anti-theft devices and home safes are used routinely to guard our possessions. Why then is there still a lingering fear of burg...
• Diseases: Fear of Being Contagious
  In the life of every human there will be times when we will face short-term or even long-term illnesses that can be passed on to others. The idea of being contagious can allow a fear to develop that p...
• Food: Fear of Decaying Matter
  The food that's left over after we eat at a restaurant is thrown in the garbage. From there is it taken to a dumpster. Then, by truck, it is hauled to a landfill. By this time the food we once enjoyed...
• Humans: Fear Of Houses
  The fear of houses, or of being in houses, is known as Domatophobia. For those who suffer from this affliction, houses can seem oppressive or dangerous... Reasons For This Phobia Most people ar...
• Insects: Fear of Scabies
  Body itches can be caused by dry skin, an allergic reaction to something that was either touched or injested, or it could be the result of a tiny parasitic insect called scabies. While there are other...
• Nature: Fear of Tapeworms
  The thought of having a parasite inside your body may have visions of the movie Aliens running through your mind. It certainly can be disconcerting, but it can also cause an obsessive caution that can...
• Numbers: Fear of Friday the 13th
  There is one day that seems to strike a sense of dread in the hearts of many. It can happen as many as three times in a given year or it could wait as long as 14 months between visits, but the fear of...
• Objects: Fear of Symmetry
  The sight of a beautiful building with symmetrical lines and design can provide great pleasure for many who find joy in precise and balanced design. The same pleasure can be derived from precise lines...
• Places: Fear of Being Buried Alive or Cemeteries
  Death is always a point of potential fear. However there is one aspect of the end of life that leave many struggling with phobic tendencies. There is a name for those who fear cemeteries. The name of ...
• Religion: Fear of Crosses or the Crucifix
  During the Easter holiday Christians will speak reverently of the cross and the symbolism of sacrifice. In the time of Roman occupation of Jerusalem crucifixion was a the most despicable way to die. P...
• Sea Creatures: Fear Of Shellfish
  The fear of shellfish is known by the Latin name, Ostraconophobia. This phobia may develop due to allergies, or due to food poisoning. However it occurs, the fear of shellfish can cause its sufferers ...
• Travel: Fear Of Double Vision
  The fear of double vision is known as Diplophobia. It can occur when someone has suffered from double vision in the past. It can also develop when someone is told by elders that reading in a dark room...

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