New Delhi: Phobias are about more than just fear. It is typically defined as an abnormal, irrational and extreme fear of something or a situation, despite knowing the fact that it is actually not dangerous or harmful.
Omphalophobia – Fear of navels
Some people do have this phobia where they can’t touch their own or others’ belly buttons. In fact, the very idea of a belly button, or simply seeing one is also feared by people who suffer from this phobia. Sounds more creepy than weird, right?
Trypophobia – Fear of holes
People who suffer from this phobia have a fear of small holes, and usually, associate these with danger. You know, say, a honeycomb, a sponge, etc. The moment a sufferer sees anything with small holes, they could get nausea or full-blown panic attacks!
Somniphobia – Fear of falling asleep
Imagine having the fear of falling asleep! While some people just can’t do without their regular eight hours a night, sufferers of this phobia may associate going to bed with dying, or losing time while asleep, or may fear lack of control.
Hylophobia – Fear of trees
People who have this phobia fear trees, wood, and forests. It may be caused by watching all those fairy tales or stories which talk about evil guys staying in the forests.
Globophobia – Fear of balloons popping
People who have this phobia can fear balloons in general or the sound produced when a balloon is popped.
Ergophobia – Fear of work
Now, this is a very convenient phobia to have, and it directly means you won’t have to work! People with this phobia have an irrational fear of the work environment or fear of finding employment.
Anthophobia – Fear of flowers
For some people with this phobia, flowers are their worst fears come alive! Sufferers of this phobia have a fear of flowers or even of their petals or stems, even though they know that flowers pose no danger to them whatsoever!
