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ARACHNOPHOBIA: The Fear Of Spiders Phobia (Symptoms & Treatments)

ARACHNOPHOBIA: The Fear Of Spiders Phobia (Symptoms & Treatments)

Arachnophobia is the irrational fear of spiders and other arachnids such as scorpions.

The word arachnophobia is derived from two Greek words; Arachne-meaning spiders and Phobos-deep dread or fear, thus the common name, the fear of spiders.

This phobia is oldest and most popular in the Western cultures. The reaction to images and/or direct confrontation with a spider can seem irrational to a…

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LIGYROPHOBIA or PHONOPHOBIA: Fear of Loud Noises Phobia (Symptoms & Treatments)

LIGYROPHOBIA or PHONOPHOBIA: Fear of Loud Noises Phobia (Symptoms & Treatments)

Ligyrophobia is gotten from Greek word ‘ligyro’ meaning sharp and ‘phobos’ which means deep fear.

Ligyrophobia, also known as the fear of loud noises, can be referred to by other names such as: sonophobia, acousticophobia or phonophobia. All of these stem from Greek origin and terms which mean ‘sound/alarm/loudnoise’ and can be used interchangeably. Security alarms, alarms and detectors are often…

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METATHESIOPHOBIA: Fear of Change Phobia (Symptoms & Treatments)

METATHESIOPHOBIA: Fear of Change Phobia (Symptoms & Treatments)

The fear of change or changing things is called Metathesiophobia and is most commonly linked with Tropophobia (the fear of moving). The origin of the word Metathesiophobia hails from Greek words- meta meaning change and phobos meaning fear. This phobia, being specific, have the tendency to tamper down the phobics will to live. These lead the phobic to develop feelings of loss of control over…

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TRYPANOPHOBIA: Fear of Needles Phobia (Symptoms & Treatment)

TRYPANOPHOBIA: Fear of Needles Phobia (Symptoms & Treatment)

Trypanophobia consists of an irrational or excessive fear of needles, pins or injections. Although most people, children especially, fear getting their vaccination shots or blood samples taken, in case of people with extreme fear of needles, the idea of getting one triggers an immediate anxiety response. It is a very real phobia affecting nearly 3.5 to 10% of the worlds population. In very severe…

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ANTHROPOPHOBIA: Fear of People Phobia (Symptoms & Treatments)

ANTHROPOPHOBIA: Fear of People Phobia (Symptoms & Treatments)

Anthropophobia is the illogically ‘extreme, irrational and unwarranted fear of people or society. It is a social anxiety disorder which is used “wrongly” and interchangeably with many other social phobias. The main difference between the two is that: in Anthropophobia, the individual fears people in most or all situations, whilst in other conditions, e.g. only fearing people during public…

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ANDROPHOBIA: Fear of Men Phobia (Symptoms & Treatment)

Androphobia is the abnormal, irrational and persistent fear of men. The word is derived from two Greek words: Andras- which means man and phobos-which means fear. Typical to all fears, the fear of men is also deep rooted or implanted as a sort of “basic instinctual response to potential danger by the phobics brain. This phobia is found men and women alike, but is chiefly seen in younger females.…

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GYNOPHOBIA: Fear of Women Phobia (Symptoms & Treatments)

Gynophobia, the fear and hatred(or both) of women is a rather common fear experienced mainly by men. Other names synonymous to this phobia include: Gynephobia, Feminophobia, etc. These fear grows down to physical touch and even sexual intercourse. This phobia has no limits and it’s symptoms can be directed to close friends and family members (sisters and mothers inclusive) or generally all women.…

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4 Ways To Safely Identify Generalized Anxiety Disorder In Yourself

See This Four Ways To Safely Identify Generalized Anxiety Disorder In Yourself. Are you extremely worried about everything in your life, even if there is little or no reason to be concerned? Do you find yourself anxious about just getting through the day? Are you afraid that everything will always go badly? If the answer to these questions are affirmative, you may have an anxiety disorder called…

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Alektorophobia: Fear of Chickens Phobia (Symptoms & Treatment)

Alektorophobia, also known as the fear of chickens, is derived from the Greek word Alektor which translates into rooster and phobos meaning fear. As the name implies, this phobia causes an irrational, illogical and deep fear of chickens (or other feathered creatures and aves as well as their eggs) in the victims. Typically, direct and personal visual contact causes a panic attack in the…

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Achievemephobia: Fear of Success Phobia (Symptoms & Treatments)

The fear of success phobia (Achievemephobia) may seem weird to most people; it is actually a very real social phobia affecting a large population worldwide. It can make things difficult for the phobic: from getting hired for jobs, messing up ones relationships, etc. The fear of success phobia is very much like the fear of failure: both prevent the Victim from dreaming and achieving his goals. It…

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Ailurophobia: Fear of Cats Phobia (Symptoms & Treatment)

Ailurophobia: Fear of Cats Phobia (Symptoms & Treatment)

The fear of cats, commonly referred to as ailurophobia which hails from two Greek words, “Ailuros” which means cat and “Phobos” which means deep dread or fear. Another name for Ailurophobia is “Gatophobia” , a Spanish etymology word, as “Gato” is Spanish for cat. Other names include Galeophobia, etc. If you have the extreme or irrational fear of cats, then you are not alone. In the United States…

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Silicon Valley Stunned by Slashed Investments

Silicon Valley Stunned by Slashed Investments

Thousands of fans have begun to prepare for Oscars parties to find out which actors, actresses, and movies of the 88th Academy Awards will win a gold statue. As part of the celebration, Shutterstock’s company designers have worked again this year to create fascinating pop art-inspired posters for popular films nominated by the Academy. Like the many of the different types of movies nominated for…

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Watch Awesome Kate Middleton Go Full Skiing Pro

Watch Awesome Kate Middleton Go Full Skiing Pro

Thousands of fans have begun to prepare for Oscars parties to find out which actors, actresses, and movies of the 88th Academy Awards will win a gold statue. As part of the celebration, Shutterstock’s company designers have worked again this year to create fascinating pop art-inspired posters for popular films nominated by the Academy. Like the many of the different types of movies nominated for…

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Women Discover What Fashion Mistakes not to Make in 2017

Women Discover What Fashion Mistakes not to Make in 2017

Thousands of fans have begun to prepare for Oscars parties to find out which actors, actresses, and movies of the 88th Academy Awards will win a gold statue. As part of the celebration, Shutterstock’s company designers have worked again this year to create fascinating pop art-inspired posters for popular films nominated by the Academy. Like the many of the different types of movies nominated for…

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The Weirdest Places Ashes have been Scattered

The Weirdest Places Ashes have been Scattered

Thousands of fans have begun to prepare for Oscars parties to find out which actors, actresses, and movies of the 88th Academy Awards will win a gold statue. As part of the celebration, Shutterstock’s company designers have worked again this year to create fascinating pop art-inspired posters for popular films nominated by the Academy. Like the many of the different types of movies nominated for…

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How Nancy Reagan Gave Glamour to the White House

How Nancy Reagan Gave Glamour to the White House

Thousands of fans have begun to prepare for Oscars parties to find out which actors, actresses, and movies of the 88th Academy Awards will win a gold statue. As part of the celebration, Shutterstock’s company designers have worked again this year to create fascinating pop art-inspired posters for popular films nominated by the Academy. Like the many of the different types of movies nominated for…

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The Next Wave of Superheroes Has Arrived with Great Style

The Next Wave of Superheroes Has Arrived with Great Style

Thousands of fans have begun to prepare for Oscars parties to find out which actors, actresses, and movies of the 88th Academy Awards will win a gold statue. As part of the celebration, Shutterstock’s company designers have worked again this year to create fascinating pop art-inspired posters for popular films nominated by the Academy. Like the many of the different types of movies nominated for…