10 Phobias That You've Probably Never Heard Of Before...#2 Seems Pretty Normal...

by N/A, 10 years ago | 1 min read

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Everyone has their fears, but these are pretty out there.

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1. Deipnophobia - Fear of Dinner Conversation

Dinner conversation can be pretty awkward but an all out fear of it can be caused by the controlled nature of the setting.

2. Daemonophobia - Fear of Demons

This fear seems pretty normal. Demons are a scary concept. However it stems from the belief that demonic and other supernatural beings are indeed roaming the earth. Pretty creepy.

3. Mageirocophobia - Fear of Cooking

I guess people with fear order A LOT of takeout. This can lead to unhealthy eating habits and can be caused by intimidation based on others cooking skills.

4. Agyrophobia - Fear of Crossing The Street

This fear is actually not associated with the fear of cars, but it can make it difficult for sufferers to live in big cities.

5. Automatonophobia - Fear of Ventriloquist Dummies

Seems pretty understanable to me.

6. Cathisophobia - Fear of Sitting

This fear may seem a little off, but its usually the result of some childhood abuse or trauma that involves sitting on objects or sitting for long periods of time.

7. Pentheraphobia - Fear of Mother-in-Law

This is pretty common in western culture and is typically depicted in pop culture.

8. Pediophobia - Fear of Dolls

People with pediophobia don't just fear creepy dolls, they fear all dolls. I guess, if you think about it, they are can all be pretty creepy.

9. Eisoptrophobia - Fear of Mirrors

This fear is typically grounded in superstitions about a mirrors connection the spiritual world. Sufferers typically experience additional anxiety because they realize this fear is irrational.

10. Arachibutyrophobia - Fear of Peanut Butter Sticking to the Roof of Your Mouth

There is not a lot of information about this phobia, understandably. Maybe your friends peanut allergy is actually just a cover for this bizarre fear.