Acrophobia: The Fear of Heights
According to some studies, acrophobia is one of the most common phobias people deal with. It describes a…
Achluophobia: The Fear of the Darkness
At one point or another, almost everyone I know has had Achluophobia. The fear of the dark is…
Androphobia: The Fear of Men
Androphobia is a term used for the fear of men. The term wasn’t used until it originated inside…
Aerophobia: The Fear of Flying
People are scared of different things. For some, it’s the fear of heights; for others, it’s the fear…
Trypophobia: The Fear of Holes
Trypophobia (Fear of Holes) is when individuals experience an aversion or fear of clusters of tiny holes. This…
Trypanophobia: The Fear of Needles
Trypanophobia is an extreme fear of any medical procedure that involves either needles or injections, and this particular…
Nyctophobia: The Fear of Darkness or Nighttime
When they cannot see what is around them, some people fear the dark, and it is so bad…
What Are Phobias?
The official definition of a phobia according to the American Psychiatric Association is a fear of an object…