THE TOP TEN MOST COMMON PHOBIAS

10. AEROPHOBIA

Aerophobia is the constant and abnormal fear of flying i.e the fear of being on an Airplane or Helicopter. Surprisingly, nearly 6.5% of the world’s population is affected by this type of phobia. People suffering from this fear are usually greatly affected in their professional and personal life as air travel is nearly impossible for them and the mere thought of an upcoming flight can cause intense distress in the sufferer including nausea, panic attacks, etc.

9. AGORAPHOBIA

 

This is the fear of open or crowded spaces. This is a debilitating condition which prevents the phobic from visiting malls, markets, theaters and other crowded areas as well as open grounds. Sufferers usually have a fear of social embarrassment and the onset of a panic attack in public or social gatherings

8. NYCTOPHOBIA

Nyctophobia is the fear of the dark. This fear is one of the most common phobias in Children. it is also experienced by adults

7. ASTROPHOBIA

Astrophobia is the abnormal fear of Thunder.

6. CLAUSTROPHOBIA

Claustrophobia  is the fear of small or restricted spaces . This is usually due to fear of suffocation.

5. ACROPHOBIA

Acrophobia is an extreme or irrational fear of Heights. Acrophobia sufferers usually experience high levels of discomfort and in some cases panic attacks in high places.

4. CYNOPHOBIA

 This an extreme fear of Dogs. This kind of fear is actually the most common fear of Animals.

3. TRYPANOPHOBIA

     

This is the fear of Needles..... I guess we`ve all been guilty of that at some point or don`t you think so?

2. ARACHNOPHOBIA

This is extreme fear of of Spiders and all its other 8-legged family...... the truth is Spiders can be creepy

1. OPHIDIOPHOBIA

  Fear of Snakes...... I agree this is just survival instinct i mean who wouldn`t fear something that can actually kill you?  We all have this hidden somewhere inside us.....Just saying......