Phobias are intense fears of an object, place, situation, or animal. Learn about the many different kinds that exist in this list of some of the most common phobias . Specialists may prefer to avoid the suffix -phobia and use more descriptive terms such as personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and avoidant personality disorder. Terms should strictly have a Greek prefix, although many are irregularly formed with Latin or even English prefixes. Many use inaccurate or imprecise prefixes, such as aerophobia (fear of air) for fear of flying. Ever crossed paths with someone who faints at the sight of a spider, or breaks out in cold sweats on a plane? Phobias , those intense, irrational fears, lurk within us all, shaping our everyday lives in surprising ways. From the dizzying heights of skyscrapers to the claustrophobic depths of elevators, from the slithering scales of snakes to the buzzing wings of bees, the world is a veritable obstacle course for those caught in their grip. Dive into our exploration of the 50 most common ... Phobias are not just an ordinary fear of spiders or snakes. Read a list of the most common phobias and how to face your fears.
