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Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia:The Fear of Long Words
Phobias can take the most unexpected forms, and one of the rarest is hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia — fear of long words. For an outside observer, this may look strange, but for the person affected, fear causes strong reactions, comparable to any other anxiety disorders.
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09.17.25
Psychology
Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia: The Fear of 666
Modern psychology identifies dozens of specific phobias, each of which limits a person's life in its own way. Among them are rare but striking examples — hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia, that is, an irrational fear of the number 666. This condition intertwines with anxiety but also with a long cultural memory, where the number has stood for evil and danger across generations.
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09.17.25
Psychology
Herpetophobia: The Fear of Reptiles Explained
Modern psychology shows that some phobias can seriously change everyday life. One of these conditions is herpetophobia — a strong fear of reptiles and amphibians. A person can feel anxiety when meeting a snake, lizard or frog, and sometimes an anxiety attack occurs even when looking at their images.
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09.15.25
Psychology
Decidophobia: How to Overcome The Fear of Making Decisions
“May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” It is such a powerful reminder, but what if the act of choosing itself becomes the very thing you fear most? For some, decisions do not bring freedom – they paralyze instead. Big or small, life-changing or minor, every choice can turn into a burden to carry, yet this burden is definitely hard to bear. This is what the fear of making decisions phobia feels like.
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09.15.25
Psychology
What Is Coulrophobia? The Fear of Clowns Explained
Red nose, white pale skin, an exaggerated smile frozen in paint – clowns are meant to bring laughter and joy, yet for many, they are the most unpleasant, obnoxious creatures ever born. This paradox is quite curious: once, a clown was a core of commedia dell'arte, i.e., the Renaissance Italian theatrical tradition where comic figures were to balance the drama of heroes with lighthearted humor.
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09.15.25
Psychology
What is Dentophobia?
For many, a visit to the doctor is a common worry, but when it comes to the dentist, this fear becomes much stronger and more tangible. Dental anxiety may seem like a “harmless habit of postponing treatment,” but in fact it leads to serious consequences — from tooth decay to systemic diseases. In severe form, a condition known as dentophobia can develop, when even the thought of visiting a doctor causes panic and complete avoidance of procedures.
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09.11.25
Psychology
What is Dendrophobia?
Not all fears are associated with real threats. Some take root in the imagination and begin to take over everyday life. This includes dendrophobia, an uncommon yet deeply unsettling fear of trees. It can manifest itself not only as anxiety, but also as panic, avoidance of walking, and avoidance of relaxing in nature.
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09.10.25
Psychology
What is Dementophobia?
Living with anxiety is difficult, but when the fear is directed at your own mind, it becomes a constant stress. Dementophobia describes a condition in which a person is afraid of “going crazy” or losing touch with reality. It is not just a worry like “what if something is wrong with me” but a persistent anxiety disorder that limits life and requires the attention of specialists.
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09.10.25
Psychology
What is Gynophobia?
What is the fear of women called? Gynophobia is a special type of phobia, a strong and irrational fear of something.
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09.09.25
Psychology
What is Glossophobia?
Fear of speaking in front of people is familiar to millions. For some, it is a slight anxiety, for others, it’s a paralyzing condition that prevents them from going out in front of an audience, even for a minute. This is what is called glossophobia (fear of public speaking). It can manifest itself at school, at work, at a party — anywhere a person feels that they are being watched.
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09.09.25
