Articles tagged with: phobia
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…
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.
Diabetes is a disease that afflicts so many, and it symptoms tend to change a person’s diet and lifestyle in a pronounced way. For those who fear this disease, the idea of being diagnosed with diabetes is terrifying.
Sometimes, phobias can surface in response to images in mass media, books, and films. Often, people who fear demons feel frightened by portrayals of demons in horror films, old religious texts, and other such things…this fear is known as Daemonophobia.
In our society, prostitution has always existed, and will probably always exist: not for nothing is the selling of sexual favors known as “the oldest profession”. For those with Cypridophobia, prostitutes (and the diseases they often carry) are a source of loathing and fear.
Cymophobia is the fear of waves, or wave-like motions. For some, a fear of the water and the dangers it presents can be tied into this phobia. For others, this syndrome is triggered by bad memories or childhood experiences.
The fear of bicycles is known as Cyclophobia. Many people never learn to ride bikes when they are children, and they develop a phobia about them. However, this is not the only reason why Cyclophobia can occur…
The fear of computers is known as Cyberphobia. In today’s world, an intense and persistent fear of being around and using computers can be a real deterrent to career, communication, and even relationships.
The fear of sexual abuse is known as Contreltophobia. For those who suffer from this phobia, sexuality may become twisted, as they struggle to deal with intimacy despite their anxieties and symptoms.

