From the time I was about 10 years old, I could not wear short sleeve
shirts and I would button them up to my neck even in the hottest
Summer weather. This destroyed my social life in school as you could
well imagine. I am almost 42 now and have finally begun to dress
appropriately without fear. I have been treated for Bipolar
Disorder, OCD, and Anxiety. It has taken several years to overcome
this problem. Has anyone experienced this?

i get so freaked out when i'm playing a game where i have to get
passed them, they're always sneaking up on me and i jump when they
come into view.  I have to play the level with the sound off.
(Indiana Jones for ps2 is the worst, it has both)

Also I have a fear that an alien is always standing behind me when
I'm watching tv.  Only tv, that's wierd, as if that's not wierd in
itself.  I've pushed my chair up to a wall, but i still have to look
to my side every now and then.

And my worst phobia is of bones being broken.  It started like 6
years ago when i was watching a 49er game and ken nortan went helmet
first into bryant youngs leg and it bent backwords, i through up on
the spot.

Anyone who has this phobia (like myself) might be interested in
this...

http://www.bloomfield.me.uk/entries/001216.htm

Loads & loads of accounts by people who have a phobia of buttons.





--- In unusualphobias@yahoogroups.com, Raquel DApice
<TheUglyVolvo@y...> wrote:
> Haven't heard of any treatments.  I don't believe phobias can be
genetic since all fears (withthe exception of falling, I believe)
are learned.  That's odd that both your wife and son are afflicted
though!
>
> I had a fear of buttons that popped in around the same time-- 2
and a half.  I just refused to wear what had previously been my
favorite dress since it had buttons up the back.  We have no idea
what happened.  Nothing traumatic has ever really happened to me.
> I'm only moderately afraid of buttons now-- I'm fine with larger
ones and although I don't really like small ones and it bothers me
if I hear them clinking on the table if someone puts a shirt on a
hard surface or if I feel them against my arm.  So I wouldn't put my
hand in a vat of buttons or anything, but it's much better than it
used to be.  Unfortunately, this is mainly because it turned into a
full-blown fear of jewelry.
> Maybe the two are connected?  I have no idea  ;o(
> Good luck figuring it out.
>
> -quel
>
> petethomsen <pthomsen@u...> wrote:
> Both my wife and 3 year old son are afraid of buttons and I'm
hoping
> to find a way to cure them of it.  My son has had it since he was
1-
> 1/2 to 2 years old when he was able to say "no" when we tried to
> dress him in clothes that had buttons.  He also hates it when I
wear
> buttons to work and he won't come to me or let me hold him unless
I'm
> not wearing buttons.  Everyday he says "Daddy, will you wear a t-
> shirt to work today?"  When I ask him about it he can't explain
why
> he is afraid.  Since both my wife and son have it and neither has
> memory of a traumatic situation involving buttons I'm beginning to
> wonder if it's genetic.  I wonder if there is a gene that gets
passed
> down that causes people to be fearful of buttons?  It would be
really
> cool if there was a study done to figure this out.  Even better
would
> be if there would be a way to cure it.
>
> Has anyone found any "treatments" for this phobia?  Is there a
name
> yet?
>
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Valid observation - I appreciate your input.  Maybe I am delusional,
but they scare me to the point where I lose all ability to reason.  I
have anxiety attacks, which turn to anger.

--- In unusualphobias@yahoogroups.com, "Lesley Dove" <Lesley@v...>
wrote:
>
> Phobias are something we all have here but we have to accept that
we are the
> ones with the problem. This is an irrational fear that you have
along with
> delusions which have no basis in reality. These are the type of
delusions
> which could be associated with schizophrenia or even paranoid
schizophrenia.
> I'm not attacking you, or making fun of you, I am very serious that
I think
> you need to see a psychiatrist. This is more than a phobia that you
are
> suffering.
>
> Try to think about it logically if you can, if there were
extraterrestrials
> doing genetic modifications, WHY would they create small ppl?
Wouldn't they
> create bigger and stronger ppl or ppl with special powers (like the
Midwich
> Cuckoos) if they wanted to destroy the rest of us?
>
> Lesley
>
>
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: sibor21 [mailto:sibor21@y...]
>   Sent: 04 February 2004 22:10
>   To: unusualphobias@yahoogroups.com
>   Subject: [unusualphobias] Extraterrestrial Midgets
>
>
>   People think I'm nuts...I may be.  I feel my fear and frustration
>   over midgets is justified.  Between me, my parents, girlfriend and
>   close friends, we have seen a total of 31 midgets since Decmeber
1,
>   2003.  Trust me, I have plenty to do with my time, so I am
>   definately not making any of this up.  14 in December and 17 in
>   January.  None in February thankfully.
>
>   I still insist they are genetic fabrications stemming from some
kind
>   of extraterrestrial biological entity, produced for the
destruction
>   of mankind and a repopulation of this planet.
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Don't ask me why, but I have a strong coughing phobia. Like if
someone is coughing loudly, my body will "jolt" and my heart will
start racing. It's like an adrenaline rush, but not a good one. I
know, it's very strange. And the stranger thing is that it's come
about in the last 4 or 5 months. Thoughts on this?? Thanks!

-----Original Message-----
From: sibor21 [mailto:sibor21@...]
Sent: 04 February 2004 22:10
To: unusualphobias@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [unusualphobias] Extraterrestrial Midgets

People think I'm nuts...I may be.  I feel my fear and frustration
over midgets is justified.  Between me, my parents, girlfriend and
close friends, we have seen a total of 31 midgets since Decmeber 1,
2003.  Trust me, I have plenty to do with my time, so I am
definately not making any of this up.  14 in December and 17 in
January.  None in February thankfully. 

I still insist they are genetic fabrications stemming from some kind
of extraterrestrial biological entity, produced for the destruction
of mankind and a repopulation of this planet.

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People think I'm nuts...I may be.  I feel my fear and frustration
over midgets is justified.  Between me, my parents, girlfriend and
close friends, we have seen a total of 31 midgets since Decmeber 1,
2003.  Trust me, I have plenty to do with my time, so I am
definately not making any of this up.  14 in December and 17 in
January.  None in February thankfully.

I still insist they are genetic fabrications stemming from some kind
of extraterrestrial biological entity, produced for the destruction
of mankind and a repopulation of this planet.

I'm 18 now.  I have the the same phobia.  It's nice to hear that I'm
not the only one.  I have been looking all over the place to find
what this is called.  Everytime I see a costume character I start to
breathe hard, I feel like I'm going to pass out, and also I feel like
my stomach just dropped.  When I'm with my family or my boyfriend
they have to stand on the side the character is on.  I use them like
a guard or something.  They also have to go up to them and tell them
to stay away from me.  This is really embarrassing because of my
age.  Can anyone tell me what this has a name.

i've been lookin around to see if there's a term for it..or even
anybody else that shares this very unusual phobia..

i have a very real fear of cheese..particularly melted cheese..i
don't really mind cheese in packages..tightly sealed packages..it's
just when cheese is just..out there..all nasty and yellow..haha..

but newayz..it makes me very nervous..i gag..i can't look at it..i
can't touch it..i don't like it near me..i don't like to think about
it..i've always hated cheese..but it wasn't until about 5 or 6 years
ago that i started being sorta..scared of it..i caught my mom puttin
cheese in the corn that she was cooking for dinner..and i suppose
that's where it started..

i guess this is becoming a problem because..well..it's always been
my dream to be a chef..i love cooking..as long as it doesn't involve
cheese..but i know when i become a chef..someone..one day..is gonna
want something with cheese in it..so..if anybody has this fear
now..or had the fear in the past..could ya lemme know how you cope
(d)?

p.s. - i also have a mild fear of midgets..not as bad as the cheese
thing..they just make me really nervous..and i feel bad for acting
all skiddish around them.. :( anybody else have this fear? i know i
can't be alone in these phobias..

newayz..anything that could help me deal with my phobias would be
appreciated..thanx :(

I was pondering my lifelong fear of swimming pools this week and
decided to do a websearch.  Only one relevant site came up and that
was unusualphobias, and I was shocked that several other people have
this fear too - all my life people have looked at me incredulously as
if I am some sort of loony when I've told them about it.

You wouldn't think it would affect your life that much, but it does.
For instance, on holiday I really can't enjoy the pool like other
people can because I'm just constantly worrying.  I can't walk round
it day or night, and if my room overlooks it then god help me.

A lot of other submitters on the website said it was the drains
they're scared of, and that's the main thing for me, but basically
it's everything about the bottom of the pool that terrifies me.  I'm
not keen on tiles/mosaics/grids in general, and coupled with the
drains it just adds up to one big nightmare.

I don't know where it stems from and I don't know how to get rid of
it, but I'd love to.  I conquered a fear of spiders by going round
Australia and having to face them, but I really can't imagine forcing
myself to face a swimming pool - it just doesn't seem worth the risk!

Also, my brother is scared of Nodding Donkeys and, well, mining
equipment in general - particularly if it's disused or silhouetted.
I can sort of see where he's coming from but I just wondered if
anyone else has experienced the same fear?

Thanks,
Katie (UK)

Hello. I am currently developing a short subject documentary called
CONDIMENTIA, about people with irrational aversions or fears of
condiments and garnish foods. This would include ketchup, mustard,
mayonnaise, relish, horseradish, bbq sauces, steak sauces,
worcestershire sauce, olives, parsely, radish rosettes, cocktail
onions, etc...
If you have such a phobia and would like to be interviewed, please
respond directly to me at condimentiathemovie@....

Best regards
Seth Abramovitch
Director
CONDIMENTIA

The below email came to me today.  He requested I post this for him:


Hi. My name is Lewis Earnest and I'm a third year medical student
interested in writing an article on the fear of cotton balls. Some
of the postings people have put up are extremely interesting and i'm
wondering if you can e-mail me with some more stories. Of course, I
would not use any real names in the article.  Also can you answer
some questions for me including: do you have any idea where this
fear came from?, do you remember when you first started fearing
cotton balls?, what happens to you when you see, are touched, or
even think about cottton balls?, how does it affect your life?, what
lengths do you go to avoid cotton balls?, do many of your friends
know about your phobia and how do people react upon finding out?.
You can e-mail me at ldearnest@.... Title the e-mail "cotton
ball phobia" so I know its not a junk e-mail. Thanks so much and I
look forward to hearing from some of yall.

Lewis D. Earnest

--- In unusualphobias@yahoogroups.com, "meow80110" <meow80110@y...>
wrote:
> That is a pretty messed up fear if it includes video cameras because
> they are EVERYWHERE!  I hope you can find a way to get over it before
> it gets way out of hand.  Photo radar vans are spooky, but as I have
> posted, I'm afraid of emergency lights and pool lights.  I have never
> had one take my picture but am afraid I would wreck and die if it did.
>
>
>
> --- In unusualphobias@yahoogroups.com, "Kera" <beatlegal87@y...>
> wrote:
> > i don't know what the technical term for my fear is...but i fear
> > having my picture taken...it's not very severe, but I reeaaallly
> > don't like it. i never had it before, but during the past month,
> > everytime i see someone holding up a camera i freak out and try to
> > avoid it as much as possible, even if they're not trying to take a
> > picture of me. anyways.. I was curious if anyone else has this, or
> if
> > they know the name for it.
> > -Kera
> > here's a link to some pictures of me!! most of these are from only
> > months ago...it's weird...i didn't really used to mind, but now i
> > hate it!!
> > http://www.picturetrail.com/beatlegal87

I have a similar problem and wanted to know if you shared any of these
symptoms. I remember exactly when my aversion to having my photo taken
began. It was during a large quarterly meeting of  about 200 people in
October 1998. I was recognized for a significant accomplishment by my
employer and was asked to come forward to accept a tall 'director's chair' they
presented to me. When I sat in it with a big thumbs up on both hands, I
suddenly became aware of all the people staring at me and I  could not hold
my smile. I felt like (for lack of a better description) that I was getting too
many
G forces...like I was going too fast in a race car...and I couldn't stand to
look at
the camera. Instead I got a weird grimmace on my face, turned my head and
pretended to cough, but despite my efforts to cover it, I know I looked strange
anyway. I avoid photographs and photographers; group photos are also
difficult because everyone else is smiling, but not me. I'm just trying not to
look
stupid. I have even demonstrated this phobia in front of 1,000+ people at a
couple of awards shows! I have not yet sought counseling but I don't know
what to call it...it's hard to describe. This even happens to me in casual
business situations at parties and small events. I don't have any  problem with
family photos, just business photos. Sometimes I can control it if I don't
smile,
but sometimes I can't. This is a big problem for me considering that I have a
high-profile job. Sorry to  unload on you, but  you touched on a phobia that I
am experiencing and don't know how to deal with. Have you found a name for
this disorder? (I haven't and I've looked).  Have you experienced any of my
symptoms/reactions?  Are there any websites addressing this phobia? I'm
asking you or anyone who happens to read this email. Thanks for listening!

--- In unusualphobias@yahoogroups.com, "meow80110" <meow80110@y...>
wrote:
> That is a pretty messed up fear if it includes video cameras because
> they are EVERYWHERE!  I hope you can find a way to get over it before
> it gets way out of hand.  Photo radar vans are spooky, but as I have
> posted, I'm afraid of emergency lights and pool lights.  I have never
> had one take my picture but am afraid I would wreck and die if it did.
>
>
>
> --- In unusualphobias@yahoogroups.com, "Kera" <beatlegal87@y...>
> wrote:
> > i don't know what the technical term for my fear is...but i fear
> > having my picture taken...it's not very severe, but I reeaaallly
> > don't like it. i never had it before, but during the past month,
> > everytime i see someone holding up a camera i freak out and try to
> > avoid it as much as possible, even if they're not trying to take a
> > picture of me. anyways.. I was curious if anyone else has this, or
> if
> > they know the name for it.
> > -Kera
> > here's a link to some pictures of me!! most of these are from only
> > months ago...it's weird...i didn't really used to mind, but now i
> > hate it!!
> > http://www.picturetrail.com/beatlegal87

I have a similar problem and wanted to know if you shared any of these
symptoms. I remember exactly when my aversion to having my photo taken
began. It was during a large quarterly meeting of  about 200 people in
October 1998. I was recognized for a significant accomplishment by my
employer and was asked to come forward to accept a tall 'director's chair' they
presented to me. When I sat in it with a big thumbs up on both hands, I
suddenly became aware of all the people staring at me and I  could not hold
my smile. I felt like (for lack of a better description) that I was getting too
many
G forces...like I was going too fast in a race car...and I couldn't stand to
look at
the camera. Instead I got a weird grimmace on my face, turned my head and
pretended to cough, but despite my efforts to cover it, I know I looked strange
anyway. I avoid photographs and photographers; group photos are also
difficult because everyone else is smiling, but not me. I'm just trying not to
look
stupid. I have even demonstrated this phobia in front of 1,000+ people at a
couple of awards shows! I have not yet sought counseling but I don't know
what to call it...it's hard to describe. This even happens to me in casual
business situations at parties and small events. I don't have any  problem with
family photos, just business photos. Sometimes I can control it if I don't
smile,
but sometimes I can't. This is a big problem for me considering that I have a
high-profile job. Sorry to  unload on you, but  you touched on a phobia that I
am experiencing and don't know how to deal with. Have you found a name for
this disorder? (I haven't and I've looked).  Have you experienced any of my
symptoms/reactions?  Are there any websites addressing this phobia? I'm
asking you or anyone who happens to read this email. Thanks for listening!

--- In unusualphobias@yahoogroups.com, "Leah" <daddyzlildevil@c...>
wrote:
> Hey I was searching and found this site...So can we post phobias
of past?  I have some pretty "wow" weird ones.....kinda funny and
embarrassing but i don't really have them anymore.  But yah...then i
noticed there were posts about christians"? i8 am
confused .............i havent read that many posts so thats
probably why.  But yah....we just post phobias?


Absolutely!  In fact, the ones I used to start up this site were
phobias I no longer have.  But, they were so big & real & horrific
for so long that I didn't really see a need for distinction.  Post
away.  Just please also send me an EMAIL of these phobias so that
they can be added to the website.

~webmaster

--Elswyth

I'm just like you....kinda,........not with the nails, but with having
something no one else has i guess.  Have you always been afraid of nails
growing out?
    I used to have something where I would get scared and nervous when I
heard people laughing and stuff.  I don't know how i lived with that fear.
LOL  Right now my fear is getting butterflies in my stomach.   When I get
those I start freaking out...not really a phobia tho.  I used to be scared
of carwashes (until I was 8 years old)
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From: mcoonsgp67 <mcoonsgp67@...>
To: <unusualphobias@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 12:19 PM
Subject: [unusualphobias] addendum to fingernails


> It's really weird, and I've never known anyone or heard of anyone who
> had this.  If my fingernails get that white tip on it, I have to pick
> it off ASAP.  I get extremely nervous and fidgety if I don't pick my
> fingernail off (and toenails, too).  And then when I do pick it off,
> it's like a release.  I have picked my nails so short that they bleed
> and hurt.  Feel free to respond with your comments.
>
> Also, for a short time, I had this fear of tape sticking to toilet
> paper.
>
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I'm just like you....kinda,........not with the nails, but with having
something no one else has i guess.  Have you always been afraid of nails
growing out?
     I used to have something where I would get scared and nervous when I
heard people laughing and stuff.  I don't know how i lived with that fear.
LOL  Right now my fear is getting butterflies in my stomach.   When I get
those I start freaking out...not really a phobia tho.  I used to be scared
of carwashes (until I was 8 years old)
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From: mcoonsgp67 <mcoonsgp67@...>
To: <unusualphobias@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 12:19 PM
Subject: [unusualphobias] addendum to fingernails


> It's really weird, and I've never known anyone or heard of anyone who
> had this.  If my fingernails get that white tip on it, I have to pick
> it off ASAP.  I get extremely nervous and fidgety if I don't pick my
> fingernail off (and toenails, too).  And then when I do pick it off,
> it's like a release.  I have picked my nails so short that they bleed
> and hurt.  Feel free to respond with your comments.
>
> Also, for a short time, I had this fear of tape sticking to toilet
> paper.
>
>
>
>
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It's really weird, and I've never known anyone or heard of anyone who
had this.  If my fingernails get that white tip on it, I have to pick
it off ASAP.  I get extremely nervous and fidgety if I don't pick my
fingernail off (and toenails, too).  And then when I do pick it off,
it's like a release.  I have picked my nails so short that they bleed
and hurt.  Feel free to respond with your comments.

Also, for a short time, I had this fear of tape sticking to toilet
paper.

I have a "fear" of my fingernails getting long.  Anybody else have
this?

Thank you all for your comments, and 'sorry's' for the delayed
posting (tis the season to be out-of-town).

My reason for the 'preferably a Christian' remark was largely
covered by DeeD's suppositions (below).  More specifically, though,
I have long intended to include Scriptures on the
www.unusualphobias.com website, since it has a LOT to say about
fear, phobias, anxiety, etc.

I am an ex-phobic, myself.  More than one of those on the site is
(was) mine.  I'm degreed in Psychology -- but I am a Christian
first.  In my view, I must do all things for the love of God first,
and for the love of other second, or I am a fool.

If I were to request the help of non-Christians, it might eventually
make them uncomfortable (at best).  ;)


--- In unusualphobias@yahoogroups.com, DeeDWarren@a... wrote:
> In a message dated 12/19/2003 2:31:29 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> Lesley@v... writes:
>
> > I was wondering that too, in my opinion the religion of the
person should
> > really be irrelevant as the site is about phobias.
>
> Well I do not want to speak for the owner, but this shows IMHO an
illegimate
> division of life into the "religious" and the "nonreligious" and
for a
> Christian that is not an option.  If the owner is a Christian, it
is perfectly
> understandable that in partnership they would want one who shares
their heart at the
> most foundational level.  It is a false dichtomony that says a
phobia site
> has nothing to do with one's religion.  That is not an option for
a Christian.
> For a Christian everything has everything to do with one's
religion.  For
> example, though this may be more understandable, I own
www.theologyweb.com.  We do
> not only discuss theology, but discuss politics, and yes, even
phobias.
> However, to be a member of leadership you must be a Christian who
affirms the
> essentials of the faith.  Now yes we are a theology site, but in
my personal life,
> I try to do my partnerships with Christians.

oh my gosh!!! Me too!!! Finally, i've found someone who has the same
phobia as i do. The sight of Chuck E. Cheese sends me screaming. I
have always been terrified of costumed characters. Isn't it
embarassing. my Mom's like, "You are way too old to still be afraid
of Chuck E. Cheese." But i can't help it!



--- In unusualphobias@yahoogroups.com, "Shirley Parke"
<azsshirley@y...> wrote:
> For as long as I can remember I have been terrorized by the sight
of
> people that are dressed up in a character outfit (all disney
> charaters, santa claus, and any other form of a mask or body suit).
>
> I know I sound crazy.  It goes so far as... we have a mechanical
> Santa Claus in our house ... he stands about five feet tall and he
> sings song by moving his mouth and body.  I am so terrified.
> Sometimes we move him into the kitchen and I won't eat for days
cause
> I know that that stupid Santa is in there.  (What a way to lose
> weight, huh? lol).
>
> I raither do ANYTHING to advoid these characters.  My head stops
and
> I feel very sick.
>
> I kinda get into a funk ... like have you ever almost drowned?
How
> someone tries to help you out of the pool and you freak out ...
you
> almost drowned the very person who is trying to help you because
all
> you want to do is get to the top where you can breath?  It is the
> very same type of fear.
>
> I would do ANYTHING to get out of having to face them.
>
> I even once ran right over the top of my three year old niece
because
> there was a a santa claus at the mall a few years ago.
>
> I was curious on the number of people that have this same phobia
and
> if anyone knew exactly what the name of the phobia is.

-----Original Message-----
From: Rebecca Eisen [mailto:iamalunachick@...]
Sent: 19 December 2003 18:11
To: unusualphobias@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [unusualphobias] Call_for_Aid____;^

Why does it have to be a Christian? 

Jarvis Yolholsky <yolholsky@...> wrote:

Hey...I like the theology website.  I'm considering joining it.

BTW, everyone:  I'm about 150 emails behind right now.  If anyone
wants to co-run this phobias website with me, please let me know. 
There are lots of things I want to do yet.  A Christian, preferably.

~unusualphobias.com webmaster



--- In unusualphobias@yahoogroups.com, "deedeewarren"
<DeeDWarren@a...> wrote:
> I was searching (actually a friend was searching cause he couldn't
> believe others had the same phobia as me and wanted a name for it)
on
> a fear of drains, especially pool drains and was astounded to see
> those posts expressing the same wacky fears that I have.  Wow. 
Well
> I have come out of the closet so to speak as a drain-fearer on my
own
> forum here:
>
> http://www.theologyweb.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15087
>
> If you care to share your whacky phobias there, check it out.  I
look
> forward to being a part of this list.  Interesting how the mind
works
> isn't it?



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<nightfalcawkwithcowguymaness3000@y...> wrote:
> My name for my dumb-ass irrrationtional fear of buttons, from now
on
> called the b-word. (writing it hurts my stomach). Being male this
is
> an especially crippling fear. Anyone else that is like me? Guys?
> Can't wear b-word shirts.



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Hey...I like the theology website.  I'm considering joining it.

BTW, everyone:  I'm about 150 emails behind right now.  If anyone
wants to co-run this phobias website with me, please let me know. 
There are lots of things I want to do yet.  A Christian, preferably.

~unusualphobias.com webmaster



--- In unusualphobias@yahoogroups.com, "deedeewarren"
<DeeDWarren@a...> wrote:
> I was searching (actually a friend was searching cause he couldn't
> believe others had the same phobia as me and wanted a name for it)
on
> a fear of drains, especially pool drains and was astounded to see
> those posts expressing the same wacky fears that I have.  Wow. 
Well
> I have come out of the closet so to speak as a drain-fearer on my
own
> forum here:
>
> http://www.theologyweb.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15087
>
> If you care to share your whacky phobias there, check it out.  I
look
> forward to being a part of this list.  Interesting how the mind
works
> isn't it?



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--- In
unusualphobias@yahoogroups.com, "nightfalcawkwithcowguymaness3000"
<nightfalcawkwithcowguymaness3000@y...> wrote:
> My name for my dumb-ass irrrationtional fear of buttons, from now
on
> called the b-word. (writing it hurts my stomach). Being male this
is
> an especially crippling fear. Anyone else that is like me? Guys?
> Can't wear b-word shirts.