Types of Common Phobias

Here is a detailed list of Phobias;according to Professor Iqbal Afridi,which are quite out of lime light and very few practitioners ever highlight them

1.Thanatophobia(Necrophobia):-

Thanato Greek 'Death',Phobia 'Fear' is a term used to define Phobia of Death and dying.Everyone is afraid of death to some extent and it is normal human response to some threat.But if this fear takes over your abilities to function,then you may be suffering from Thanatophobia.Therapy and drugs help patient restore his/her normal life.The Phobia about dead bodies and skeletons also comes in the same domain but often referred to as 'NecroPhobia'

2.Agoraphobia:

In its simple definition,Agoraphobia may be defined as the fear of surrounding.Some people are afraid of gathering and some are afraid of lonely places


3.Hydro-Phobia:

Fear from water is termed as Hydro-Phobia

4.Hypochondria or Hypochondriasis:

Fear of Health.Patients often worry about life threatening diseases.A small bump may appear to them as cancerous.Acid Reflux pain as a Heart trouble.

5.Acro-Phobia:

Fear of height is termed as Acrophobia.A person may feel anxious on a tall building or watching a tall building from the street

6.Coimetrophobia:

People start getting panic attacks when they visit graveyards or crematories.The even can't control their fearful emotions watching graveyards in movies and pictures

7.Gamophobia:

One fears that his/her marriage will soon be broken or one fears that he/she is not suitable for marriage