15 Common Phobias People Have But Don't Know Their Names
15 Common Phobias People Have But Don't Know Their Names Comfort Umoren-Olorunnisomo Happy New Year!!! Welcome to 2023. We have lots of thought-provoking and interesting articles lined up for you this year. In our last post, we shared what phobia is, its causes and symptoms. We also established that there are many types of phobias and people often shape their lives to avoid their phobias. So, let's get straight into our top 15 phobias you may have but may not know their names: 1. Acrophobia: This is the fear of heights. 2. Achluophobia: Fear of darkness. 3. Atychiphobia: This refers to the fear of failing/failure. 4. Caligynephobia: This is the fear of beautiful women 5. Entomophobia: Fear of insect 6. Glossophobia: This is the fear of public speaking. People with this phobia often avoid situations that will make them talk in front of group of people. 7. Gamophobia: Fear of marriage 8. Nyctophobia: Is the fear of the dark or being in a dark place, hence most people wit...