How many phobias are there?

I started this list in the late 1980's and put it on the web in 1995. It's since been adopted and adapted onto many pages since then. Please don't ask me about curing phobias because I know little about them. My interest is in the names only. read more

People with phobias often realize their fear is irrational, but they’re unable to do anything about it. Such fears can interfere with work, school, and personal relationships. An estimated 19 million Americans have a phobia that causes difficulty in some area of their lives. read more

In trying to analyze how many phobias are there, you must understand that phobia is broadly classified into three distinct groups and there are hundreds of specific identified phobia conditions under each group. This list grows everyday as the world of medical science improves and finds remedy. read more

Teratophobia- Fear of bearing a deformed child or fear of monsters or deformed people. Testophobia- Fear of taking tests. Tetanophobia- Fear of lockjaw, tetanus. read more