Being very afraid of something or fearing the outcome of a particular action is known as a phobia. From the fear of clowns to the fear of balloons, thousands of phobia sufferers are tormented by the most unusual things. Here are 13 very weird phobias that you probably never knew existed.

Turns out everything is terrible and completely frightening.

1. Nomophobia

Fear of being without mobile coverage.

2. Pogonophobia

The fear of beards. Faces covered in hair – mega cringe.

3. Trypophobia

A very common fear of holes. Brb throwing up.

4. Allodoxaphobia

This is the fear of opinions. If you’re scared of certain people speaking your mind – you’ve got this.

5. Omphalophobia

Fear of belly buttons is very real.

6. Venustraphobia

The fear of beautiful women. A lot of you boys out there might struggle with this one.

7. Soceraphobia

Fear of in-laws. Every desi ever will relate to this.

8. Didaskaleinophobia

Fear of going to school. You finally have a valid excuse to miss your next class.

9. Deipnophobia

Fear of dinner parties. If you’re scared to go to phopo’s house for dinner, you totally have this.

10. Phobophobia

Fear of having phobias…..possibly why you’re reading this article.

11. Gamophobia

The fear of marriage – think we’ve all got this one.

12. Anuptaphobia

Fear of being single and alone. *tear*

13. Panophobia

And for the ones who fear it all, this is the fear of legit everything.