Phobophobia - Ends 13th October

[lawrawrrr]

1. an abnormal fear of being afraid; a fear of fear itself
2. a fear of phobias

You wouldn't think it was possible, right? What an oxymoron. It's quite common to have irrational fears or fears you can't explain, but a fear of fear itself? How does that even work?

I'm a bit scared of the dark myself, which is a right inconvenience, especially in nightclubs or when I'm trying to sleep (because I can't sleep with the light on). It makes it very frustrating, but there is a reason behind it!

For this competition, I want you to think of the most irrational or weirdest fear you can. Phobophobia doesn't count, but you can make one up if you want!

*N.B. Don't enter this competition if you have compophobia (fear of entering competitions)

Prize: 5 Credits + 15 Reputation Points

[Lucy]

Arachibutyrophobia - The phobia of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth.

[FlyingJesus]

A true oxymoron would be aphobophobia, a fear of not having any fears that would be the oddest in terms of logical existence I reckon

[Liva]

Helmintophobia: Fear of being infested by worms.

[Honor-Branch]

Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia – fear of long words

[cornbix]

Ithyphallophobia, fear of seeing or having an erect penis

[Drake.]

Francophobia- Fear of France or French culture.

[212]

Alektorophobia FEAR OF CHICKENS

[Inseriousity.]

"but a fear of fear itself? How does that even work?"

WHEN THERE'S A BOGGART, YOU SEE A DEMENTOR!
harriphobia - a fear of haribos

[Evanora]

Omphalophobia - fear of belly buttons