Phobia categories

Social fears

This section of the Hall contains phobias involving fears about social settings from formal dinners to office parties - anything that involves dealing with crowds or meeting new people.

Read about general social fears, public speaking, shyness or social phobia. Below are the ten most recently added social fears.

I have a severe phobia of vomit-- if I even see someone gag, I freeze up. The sound of retching makes my arms shake and the actual sight of vomit causes my legs to tremble violently, usually causing me to flee the scene.

I am often extremely nervous eating around other people, though for me it's the social equivalent of being naked; I can only do it comfortably in front of immediate family or very close friends.

Finally, a less severe phobia is my aversion to Friday the 13th. All throughout the day, all my senses are on high alert for the presence of a demonic being or possessed persons. I often imagine the pupils of other people's eyes dilating, a common sign of demonic possession.

May
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I have a phobia of Magic Tricks, when someone gets around me and tries to do one, I go completely berzerk...

Ciara
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I hate public restrooms. I will not use them unless it's the only option other than wetting myself. Even then, I won't go unless no one else is in there. For example, I cannot use the restrooms at school if there is another person present because I don't want them to hear me while I'm in there. Along with my fear of being heard, at home I will take measures such as turning on the fan and running the water to create another sound.

Anonymous
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I have a phobia of using a webcam, I don't know if it's futuristic technology, but it bugs me a lot when i am using one.

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I have a fear of going out in daylight,i feel like someone or everyone is staring at me,anything i do out in the open in daylight,im afraid im being watched.

Kye
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I am terrified to this day of the opening scenes for the 60's TV show, The Outer Limits.

We are controlling your TV set. Do Not Adjust.

Don
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I have a fear of sitting in a Barber's chair (also restaurant and cinema seats). It's not the hair being cut or my head being touched, but just sitting there motionless in the immediate vicinity of a stranger. This is made worse if there are other customers waiting. I have in the past come so close to getting up in the middle of a haircut, that the only thing that made me stay was the greater fear of looking a right tit with half a haircut. This fear is coupled with cold chills and shivers from head to toe, sweating, and a face that feels it's on fire.

Mr Irrational fear
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I have a strange fear where I become extremely uneasy and scared around men smoking; cigarrette or cigar or anything. I begin to sweat and my heart races with fear.
My greatest fear is to see a man smoking a cigarrette in the dark under a street light wearing a hat.

Cassie
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I have this major fear of being "trapped" in public spaces. I have panic attacks for various reasons, and I feel like I have a big, flashing sign above my head that says, "Look at this crazy lady! She's freaking out!" I feel like everyone can see me freaking out in my head, and that makes me just want to run. When I start to feel like I'm panicking, I need to be able to escape, to a bathroom stall, an empty room, etc, where people can't see me. I hate being the center of attention, and I am always locating the exits and bathrooms wherever I go, so that if I need to 'escape' I can.

April
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I have a phobia of being hated by anyone, or not loved the most.
I get really insecure when I think my friends prefer someone else to me even just a tiny bit; I have a constant NEED to be loved the most or else I'll start to panic and cry.

Dani
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