Deborah Akinola
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Cyclophobia: The Fear of Bicycles
Riding a bike is one of the fun games that one gets to experience during his/her lifetime. However, when you begin to fear having to touch a bike, let alone…
Thanatophobia: The Fear of Death
Often, we hear people say that death is inevitable, and this is very true indeed. While we were younger, we learned that all life processes inevitably end in one place-…
Ataxophobia: The Fear of Disorderliness and Untidiness
Have you ever returned to your house and found it untidy? I’m sure you felt disgusted and irritated. If you did, that is a normal reaction that anyone would have,…
Hypengyophobia: The Fear of Responsibility
Have you ever been faced with certain responsibilities, and the fear of being the person in charge hits you? Well, if you have, then you may have suffered from a…
Levophobia: The Fear of Things to the Left Side
People often say that fear is part of life, and in some ways, this statement can be said to be true. We all have something we are afraid of; however,…
Soceraphobia: The Fear of Parents-in-law
Most people aspire to get married, settle down, probably have kids, and grow old with the person they choose to love and be with. These are all wonderful ideas until…
Germophobia: The Fear of Germs
Germophobia, also known as germaphobia, is the fear of germs. Generally, germs are microorganisms (like bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites) that can cause one to develop any form of disease.…
Autophobia: The Fear of Being Alone
Have you ever woken up after a wild night out with friends, and before you can even get the chance to discuss last night’s events, you suddenly feel afraid, alone,…
Bacteriophobia: The Fear of Bacteria
Bacteriophobia can be described as the fear of bacteria. It is one of the many specific phobias. People who have this irrational fear often feel that they will one day…
Astraphobia: The Fear of Thunderstorms
People often say that the chances of a person getting struck by lightning are a billion to one, which is relatively impossible. However, even though the odds are often in…
