Monday, 24 February 2014

The Most Weird Phobias In The World

1. Ablutophobia

If you are probably too scared to take a bath or clean yourself, that mean you have this phobia. Then, you had better go grab some deodorant.

2. Egrophobia

In what is probably one of the most convenient phobias on this list is the fear of work or the workplace environment. On a serious note however, psychologist believe it is a combination of various fears such as failing at assigned task, social anxiety, and public speaking.

3. Nomophobia

Short for no-mobile-phone phobia, this is the constant of not having service and according to researchers in the UK a whopping 50% of people have it. 

4. Somniphobia

Also known as hypnophobia, and this is the abnormal fear of falling sleep. Oftentimes it can be the result of people feeling as though they are losing control and also nightmares have been known to cause it as well.

5. Heliophobia

In a sort of modern day vampirism, heliophobia is actually defined as fear of the sun. Although it sounds harmless, it can actually be quite serious and lead to vitamin D deficiency as a result of staying indoors.

Reference : The 25 Strangest Phobias You Could Have
                     http://list25.com/the-25-strangest-phobias-you-could-have



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