FIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL PHOBIAS YOU DIDN'T KNOW
1. Nomophobia
Nomophobia refers to a fear of not having mobile phone connectivity. It can cause panic or anxiety for the person experiencing it. It is still unclear if the disorder comes from an existing anxiety disorder or from a cell phone addiction.
Nomophobiahas been considered a symptom or syndrome of problematic digital media use in mental health, the definitions of which are not standardized.
2. Obesophobia
It is the fear of gaining weight. It is most prevalent in adolescent women, but men can have it too.
Obesophobia doesn’t have a clear cause. It’s likely due to several factors, including: weight stigma, perfectionism, anxiety disorders, or personal experiences.
3. Venustraphobia
This is the fear of beautiful women. It includes consciously keeping away from women or events you might see women; or feeling extreme anxiety or fright in situations where you see women.
Someone experiencing an irrational fear of beautiful women may also suffer from coitophobia (fear of sexual i
