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Why Some People Fear Kissing: A Guide to Philematophobia
Kissing is the most natural way to express affection: even animals, just like we, humans, engage in behaviors that show closeness, bonding, and care – this is what we have all been used to since the early days.
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10.18.25
Psychology
Scared of Kids? Here’s What You Should Know About Pedophobia
Children are like flowers – they need care, attention, and warmth, but not all adults feel the same. For some, it is a genuine struggle to stay near kids, tolerate their noises, and handle their unpredictable behavior without anxiety or stress – and this discomfort can be surprising even to themselves.
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10.18.25
Psychology
The Curious Case of Paraphobia: Meaning, Definition & More
The world is as diverse as one may imagine, and little do people know about its peculiarities and traits that may shape the way we live and behave. Sometimes, these are never hidden and can be perceived on the spot – others lie beneath the surface, subtle and mysterious, concealed and unresolved.
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10.10.25
Psychology
Beyond the Page: What Is Papyrophobia, The Fear of Paper?
"When the weight of the paper equals the weight of the airplane, only then can you go flying." Sometimes, though, a sheet of paper may become a burden that is hard to carry and endure.
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10.10.25
Psychology
What Is Osmophobia? Causes, Symptoms, and Options to Treat
Our brains (and the mind trapped in its neural web) are the treasure that elevates humans and raises us all above life’s simpler forms. Yet, when it suffers, even small disruptions in its complex networks can have profound effects on the way we perceive the world – and this is not a simple act of our cognition. Some conditions are out of our control, and osmophobia, i.e., a fear or, rather, hypersensitivity to odors, is one such challenge that clouds judgment and leads to the situations one had better avoid. Nonetheless, it does not come along – migraines are the most popular companions, and both intensify the discomfort around the triggers and sensory sensitivities.
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10.10.25
Psychology
The Fear of Birds: What Is Ornithophobia and How to Cope
Soft feathers cannot make a cruel bird kind, and an inexplicable fear of small living "beasts" may hit you for once. For many centuries, birds have been seen as symbols of freedom and hope, but just like many other "holy" figures, they may make your blood run cold. Something scary yet vigorous, powerful yet fragile.
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10.10.25
Psychology
Ophidiophobia: The Fear of Snakes
For some, snakes are companions: they're admired in terrariums, photographed close-up, and their habits are discussed. For others, a single shot, a sudden thought, or a toy snake instantly causes tightness in the chest: a shudder, a lump in the throat, a desire to disappear. This is ophidiophobia—a persistent, irrational fear of snakes.
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10.10.25
Psychology
Ommetaphobia: The Fear of Eyes Explained
The eyes are more than just a visual organ. Through our gaze, we understand each other without words: we support, argue, and joke. A single movement of the pupils can convey more about a person's mood than a long sentence.
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10.10.25
Psychology
Ombrophobia: Understanding the Fear of Rain
For some, rain brings comfort and romance: drops on the glass, the occasional passerby under umbrellas, the smell of wet earth. Others feel it as a wave of panic. Even light drizzle causes shivers and nausea, and a downpour feels threatening. This condition is called ombrophobia—the fear of rain.
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10.10.25
Psychology
Octophobia: What It Means and How It Affects People
Phobias come in many forms. Some experience terror at heights, others at open spaces, and for others, even the most mundane objects or symbols make their hearts skip a beat. A rare fear of numbers also falls into this category. One such condition is octophobia, an intense fear of the number eight.
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