12 Unusual Phobias

Ellnikaphobia

It’s a fear of spider web. Sufferers may even admire the appearance of spider, but get terrified when they come across its web.

Pogonophobia

The term pogonophobia has been used since the 1850s to describe a strong fear of beards.

Megalophobia

People with this disorder often get freak out with the appearance of large objects.

“I really hate construction cranes especially, and hot air balloons totally freak me out, explains another reddit user.

Apiphobia

This is the fear of bee. Most people think this is funny, but, sufferers can’t just bear it.

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I have crashed my car once because I thought there was a bee in it. When I am around bees I well up in terrifying fear and can’t control my body movement. It’s like my brain is hijacked.

Claustrophobia

Sufferers are not comfortable being in the crowds or places where it’s unacceptable to move around, or being confined in a position for long.

I’m scared of having any part of my body held still, explains a sufferer. So even holding hands. Makes me have a panic attack. This phobia causes me to not really enjoy sex either.

Didaskaleinophobia

So, those who’d never felt good attending classes are suffering from Didaskaleinophobia: referring to the fear of going to school.

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Sesquipedalophobia

This term refers to the fear of long words.

Rhypophobia

This is used on people who are afraid of defecation, this may lead to other health problems.

Further Reading:
100 Weird Phobias That Really Exist - NursingDegreeGuide