Most people have phobias, most of which make sense, i.e. fear of heights or snakes. However some seem to serve no practical use. I remember watching a TV documentary about a man who was terrified of oranges. Are there any really odd phobias out there?
I am petrified of birds. It doesn't bother me to see them flying outside as long as they don't come close to me. In fact, I would never visit someone who had a pet bird even if it was in a cage. I've had this phobia all my life and no one I know seems to know why.
I would recommend not giving serious answers to this op.
No PDS, at the age of nine I was stung by several (I believe two, but am prone to exaggeration) They were not friendly, they hurt me.
me too! especially the ones who are really loud about their homophobias and their racism!
I've obviously missed something. Homophobia and racism??
by Snarky 15 years ago
Today is Friday the 13th, and Triscadecaphobia, is the fear of the number 13, and the fear of Friday the 13th falls under this phobia. Most people have a fear or phobia about something. Mine is the fear of heights, Acrophobia. But, for the most part, I can deal with it. My wife, on the...
by PhoenixV 12 years ago
What Are The Most Common Phobias?What are the most common phobias? What causes phobias?
by Sondra 13 years ago
Can you create a hub dealing with common dog phobias such as fear of thunder and fireworks?
by Jane Simmons 15 years ago
Hi! I am currently planning to take my 3.5 year old daughter on a short trip to the US. The problem is I have developed this irrational fear of flying. It's never been a problem with me before I had my daughter. I used to fly at least once or twice a year, every year, and I...
by Shamel 15 years ago
We all have phobias without exceptions, but the question is, how do we generate them? Some people are afraid of spiders (Arachnophobia) but others don't, some are afraid of funny things like fear of number 13 (Triskaidekaphobia)! Why is that?
by Suzie 10 years ago
Do you have a serious phobia or 2 and simply accept that it is what it is and live with it..OR...have you considered therapy to try to get through it and no longer have to deal with it?
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