Phunny Phobias

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!  

In celebration of all things scarey, I thought it appropriate to share some odd phobias that have been documented over the years.  Do you identify with any of these?  

• Epistemophobia- Fear of knowledge.

• Cnidophobia- Fear of string.

• Aerophobia- Fear of swallowing air. (Don't forget to breathe!)
  

• Geumaphobia - Fear of taste (Flavor or fashion sense?). 

• Kathisophobia- Fear of sitting down (Feel free to stand).

• Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia- Fear of long words. (Not kidding.)  

• Chronophobia- Fear of time. 

• Geliophobia- Fear of laughter (So funny!).
  

• Helmintophobia- Fear of being infested with worms. 
  

• Heliophobia- Fear of the sun (Please note: Not necessarily a phobia if you happen to be a vampire).

• Mnemophobia- Fear of memories (Don't forget this one!).

• Genuphobia- Fear of knees (Seriously.).

• Triskaidekaphobia - Fear of the number 13 (Oh no! This is the 13th phobia listed!).

So, what should you do if you think you are struggling with a phobia?  Recognizing the fact is the first step.  Next, be honest with yourself and consider how the issue impacts your life.  If your daily routine is negatively effected, please consider counseling as an option for positive growth. 

Have a fun and safe Halloween!