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.
