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...
I have had a phobia of buttons ever since I can remember (I'm 33 now). I didn't actually realise it was a phobia until I was maybe 16 or 17. I had grown up...
To everyone with a phobia of buttons I've been reading these posts with great interest. As a person with a phobia that absolutely NO ONE else has either heard ...
Hi, Just read with great interest about your fear of buttons. I feel exactly the same and I think it was John who said about turning clothes over that are...
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...
I published a pic of a web friend on a web page. They flipped! I apologized profusely for invading their privacy, but thought the degree of their reaction was...
I don't know about the photograph phobia but as an ethical vegan of many years, I find it hardly surprising to hear that someone can't deal with meat looking...
Leslie: Thanks for your response. I was actually asking a question about the man with the fear of having his photo published. I've long ago since lost...
WOW Cant believe Im not alone here. Im 35 and have felt the same as you since I can remember. I cannot even type the word comfortably, say it, and always ask...
I have this horrible fear of veins. I can't look at my wrists. When I see people doing nasty things to their veins in movies I freak out. I start crying and...
hey. i just wanted to know if there is anyone else out there with the same phobia i have - mustard. write back if you do so i know i'm not the only one. ... Do...
I'm not afraid they're gonna hurt me or something; I just can't stand the way that they look- specifically their faces anyone else? or do you know someone with...
Actually I am not the one with this fear, but my daughter is and she is almost 25 now, and is as terrified of them as she has always been. I don't know what...
Hi there! It's your laconic webmaster here again. I've noticed that a few of the posts in here havn't been submitted to the main list. While it's true that I...
Does anyone out there have a phobia of whistling like me? I don't know why but whenever I hear someone whistling my blood pressure shoots through the roof, I...
i dont know if it is wierd or anything but i have a fear of small inanimate things such as holes ar figures i was wondering if anyone has the same fear as me...
I wear square jewelry, wont wear round, wont wear pearls because they remind me of... idontlikeanything2001 <rockerpunk@...> wrote:i dont know if it is...
I just found this group today. I, too, am frightened of butterflies. I can.not.stand.them. If I had it my way, all butterflies would go away. Forever. I don't...
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...
I have the same fear! But mall Santas don't bother me. It's just the mickey mouses and donald ducks that creep me out. I mean, it makes you wonder...why are...
This may sound strange, and if you don't get it... I understand, because I don't think I really get it either... but I am terrified of pointed buildings,...
While I wouldn't call it a phobia, I really really really dislike calling people. does anyone have this problem? I always end up conning people into calling...
I'm sure that for some people it can be difficult to talk to someone when you can't see the other person, because when most people talk to people in person...
That is definitely something I also have a fear of. It take me a really really long time to even call my closest friends, and even after that period of time,...
I don't have the same fear however I am LDS. Was it the temple you past, visitor center, or the church building? That might help to understand the fear....
UPDATE: I've added about 80 new sumissions to the list but still have about 100 more. Most of the ones I added aren't new to the list, though. Take a peak....
I just found the site and submitted my unusual phobia. It would mean so much to find someone else who is terrified by emergency lights also. I don't wish it...
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...
I wanted to pass this on. Something a dear friend told me when the anxiety comes on which helps A LOT. Remember that fear is the same emotion as excitement,...