Phobia

Question: >> PHOBiA...? what is the phobia called when yu - fear of failing?

Answer: It is called atychiphobia. http://www.changethatsrightnow.com/shortdescriptionlist.asp?phobiaid=1398

Question: What is the phobia name for the fear of ladders? I am looking for the name of the phobia of being on a ladder or just being scared of being around a ladder. I DO NOT want to know what the phobia of walking under ladders is, I already know that.

Answer: I search around and find only fear of climbing ladders acrophobia Excessive fear of heights, elevators, climbing ladders, pinnacles, etc.; fear of sharp points.

Question: What phobia or condition does a person have when they are scared to call strangers on the phone? My wife is scared to call people who she does not know on the phone and would raither email them? What kind of phobia or condition is this and is their any treatment for it?

Answer: Kinda social disfunction order where she hasn't got the nerve or confidence to talk to people..and she is afraid that she will not say what she means, and this is just a good old lack of confidence...I don't know if a good book would help her, maybe some ettique books, and maybe if she rehearses first...she needs to know that she matters also, and not to be afraid, just be honest, and if they don't like it, at least she is being true to herself...and the heck with them! lol good luck

Question: What is the phobia called when you have a fear of holes? I have a very serious phobia of holes. Like sponges, clothes, for a few years I was disgusted with myself because our skin has pores. (Luckily I'm over that one) I know it's weird but I haven't been able to find out what the name of it is, if it even exists. It's bugging me that I don't know what to call it. I think there's bugs in them or something. I'm not scared of germs but I think that there's some creature in one of the holes trying to come out when I'm not looking. Like with a sponge, it's popping out the other side trying to get on me. OBV. I know there isn't, it just really freaks me out. And I have looked on a phobia list. All I can find is the fear of "holy" objects and places.

Answer: cavuminubilaphobia, since the latin word for cavity is cavum, and dark is nubil

Question: What is the silliest phobia you have ever seen someone actually have? Me myself I am actually afraid of kids. I don't know why but I have that phobia.

Answer: Arachibutyrophobia-The fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth. I can understand someone not enjoying it, but why would you fear it?

Question: How can I overcome a phobia of flying and heights? I've flown loads of times but in the last two years I've developed a phobia mainly due to the lack of control issues and now I am too scared to go on a plane. I need a holiday in the sun!! Any ideas?

Answer: I only fly when my poor husband is desperate for a sunny holiday and I make sure we go for two weeks because I am so nervous of flying. I'm worse at take off. I too am afraid of heights but I find it doesn't affect me whilst on the plane because I don't look out of the window or listen to the Captain when he tells us what height we're flying at. The way I get over the feeling on take off is fidget. During flight I imagine the slight turbulence is a bump in the road (I tell myself I'm in a car). Landing isn't too much of a problem, but I fidget again. The only other way I can think of in getting over the whole fear, is to go to Paul Mckenna. He's the only one I would trust. Ps. If you have a ladder. Start going up a few rungs each day until you have no problem standing on the top rung. When you are happy with that go a bit higher. This way you will get over that sort of height fear. God even the thought is making my legs go funny.

Question: What is the phobia of open spaces AND gravity stopping? I can't lie down in an open spaces because I have this phobia that gravity will give out when I do and I'll have nothing to grab on to. What phobia is that?

Answer: I thought I was the only one who had this Phobia. I'm so glad theres someone else except me who has it. The Phobia of Open space is called Agoraphobia. And I'm not sure about the gravity stopping Phobia but I also have that one. Here's a list of Phobias I found on a site. http://www.phobialist.com/ I hoped I helped. I have the same Phobia as you do and sometimes when I try to explain it to people they don't get what I'm talking about.

Question: What is the name of phobia related to our appearance? I wanted to ask that some people remain overly conscious and fussy about their physical appearance, especially wen its awkward appearance. What is the name of this phobia?

Answer: Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Question: What is the phobia for getting sensitive parts of your body hurt? Like your eyes and ears? I have a fear of bugs going into my ear, and when I'm in a car with the window down I have a fear of having something sharp hit me in the eye. Nothing scares me more than the thought of having my eyes touched, or having bugs buzz around my ears. Is there a phobia for this?

Answer: Entomophobia – fear/dislike of insects

Question: What is the phobia called when you are afraid of people touching you? I don't know what it is called but I have it really bad. I always get really scared if someone is about to touch me because they might be dirty or they haven't washed their hands. I'm not germaphobic because I touch dirty stuff like doors or whatever all the time with no fear. It's just when people touch me. What is this phobia called?

Answer: Paranoia

Question: Phobia...? Is it just me or is it freaky when you read a really long list of phobias by yourself and you are afraid that you will find a phobia that you have? Even the word phobia is scaring me right now! (To the first person who answered) that answer really freaked me out!

Answer: You have a phobia of phobias. That's kind of weird.

Question: I have a phobia that vomit bags on airlines are not big enough to catch all the vomit? Does anyone else have this phobia?

Answer: Most people with motion sickness don't actually spew a large volume of vomit. Also, nobody really flies with a completely full stomach. So, there's plenty of space in the bag for yer chunks. In all of the hundred or so flights I've taken I've never even seen or heard anyone throwing up, so I don't have that fear.

Question: What is the phobia name for fear of motels? I've had a bad experience before with motels, and I was wondering what the phobia name for it is. Thanks!

Answer: lol I'm not sure if there's an official name. Motel-phobia would do just fine. I'm sorry you feel this way. Find a man who treats you well, have a little vacation that includes a stop in a motel and maybe you can beat it. If that doesn't float your boat then do nothing - its no big deal. Nobody likes hotels anyways. =P Take care.

Question: Is there a phobia for losing someone or someone leaving your life? not like someone dying. i mean, just in general. i want to know if there is a phobia for someone not being in your life anymore.

Answer: yes i do and i am paranoid bcoz he is someone i love very much and i dont see him much and he is not in touch with me and i kindoff worship him like god and every nite and day every breath i take i think aoubt him and i feel scared of loosing him..........so i keep doing some good deed everyday hoping that God will protect him............dont know if i am crazy or this phobia is really horribly stuck in me...........i have started meditating and it has helped me...........

Question: what is the phobia of fingernails screeching on a chalkboard? i have this phobia of fingers on a chalkboard. but i dont know what the phobia is called. do you have the same phobia?

Answer: Don't know the name, but the thought of it makes me cringe.

Question: what is the phobia of centipedes called? I haven't been able to find the name for the phobia of centipedes. Not any other bugs or animals, just centipedes.

Answer: myriopodophobia