12 phobia guides
Phobia List A–Z: Names, Meanings and How to Overcome Them
Fears become phobias when they are out of proportion to the real danger and start to shape your life. Below is our A–Z of phobias, each linking to a full guide on symptoms, causes and treatment.
The good news: specific phobias respond very well to treatment. Exposure-based therapy — facing the fear in small, planned steps with a therapist — helps most people, often within a handful of sessions.
A
- Achluophobia
- Introduction Achluophobia, also known as scotophobia or lygophobia, is an anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational fear of darkness or the night. For those…
- Acrophobia
- Introduction If the mere thought of standing on a tall building sends shivers down your spine, you might be dealing with acrophobia. In this…
- Aerophobia
- Introduction Are you one of the many individuals who experience aerophobia, commonly known as the fear of flying? If so, you’re not alone. Aerophobia…
- Ailurophobia
- Introduction Are you or someone you know experiencing an overwhelming fear of cats? Ailurophobia, commonly known as the fear of cats, is a condition…
- Amaxophobia
- Introduction Driving is a fundamental aspect of modern life, providing us with freedom and convenience. However, for some individuals, the mere thought of getting…
B
- Botanophobia
- Introduction: Botanophobia is the extreme, irrational, and overwhelming fear of plants. People with botanophobia often perceive plants as being dangerous or harmful. This means…
C
- Cynophobia
- Introduction Cynophobia is the irrational and persistent fear of dogs. It is one of the most common animal phobias, affecting millions of people around…
H
- Hemophobia
- Introduction When it comes to understanding hemophobia, knowledge is power. Hemophobia, often referred to as the fear of blood, is a condition that affects…
- Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia
- Introduction Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is a word that might seem ironic to some people. It is the term used to describe the fear of long words,…
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- Pyrophobia
- Introduction Do you feel anxious or panicked when you see fire or even think about it? Do you avoid situations or places that involve…
V
- Verminophobia
- Introduction: Do you feel anxious or disgusted when you see dirt, dust, or bacteria? Do you avoid touching certain objects or surfaces because you…
Z
- Zoophobia
- Zoophobia: Zoophobia is the irrational and persistent fear of animals. It is one of the most common types of specific phobias, affecting millions of people…