We all have fabrics that we really like. For instance you may prefer silk of flannel sheets over traditional cotton. Some fabrics provide a pleasant experience. However, there are fabrics that elicit a completely different reaction. One touch of this fabric can cause profound fear. This condition is known as Textophobia.

Fearing a culture or things related to a culture can prove difficult in bridging gaps in those things that may continue to divide us. In the case of Teutophobia the fear is specifically related to all things German.

When a pregnancy is confirmed a woman will often find herself slightly obsessing over the idea that her baby may not be born perfect. Obviously it is every mother’s dream that her child be born with all the finest attributes possible. This feeling is natural. However, when an individual fears that which is deformed they are said to suffer from Teratophobia.

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 are familiar with Agoraphobia, or the fear of the marketplace. However, the opposite phobia, the fear of being in houses, is less commonly known. For most, being inside a house provides a feeling of warmth and security, and this is why many people describe their homes as “nests” or “havens”. For the person who fears being in a house, …

The easiest mode of transportation for most of us is walking. We rise from a sitting position and allow one foot to follow the other in a coordinated effort to move. While this is something parents work with their children to accomplish as a means of independence there are those who fear standing and walking. Their fear is known as Stasiphobia.

The fear of undressing in front of someone is known as Dishabiliophobia. This fear can betray some real anxiety about body issues, and it may be a sign of poor self-esteem: however, there are many other reasons why this phobia can develop…

Most parents want their children to learn how to become independent so that when they are on their own they have a better understanding of how to engage the world with confidence. There are those, however, who take independence to an extreme level. These individuals are not only self-reliant but also fearful of ever needing to rely on anyone else. Their fear is known as Soteriophobia.

The fear of justice is known as Dikephobia. When someone develops a persistent and intense fear of justice, they may fear retribution for some type of criminal activity.

Every teacher can pinpoint children who struggle with learning, but not every child who struggles has Sophophobia. This fear of learning can make compulsory educational classes exceptionally difficult. Yes, it may be difficult for the teacher, but it may feel closer to torture for the individuals who possess this fear.

All of us have trouble sleeping from time to time. This is often caused by stress or concentrating too much on things you have planned for the next day. You might be excited about an event that will be taking place soon or you may be worried about something. When the fear is out of control it is referred to as Somniphobia .