From fear of long words to phobophobia: Discover some of the weirdest phobias on the planet.

Weird phobias you didn't know about (Photo: iStock) A phobia can be loosely defined as an extreme fear of something. While most of us can say we're afraid of common things like heights, a phobia ...

Fear is a natural instinct that helps protect us from harm, but some phobias go way beyond the realm of common fears. Have ...

The thought of certain foods might make your face scrunch in disgust but for some, it's beyond distaste. Odd phobias like the ...

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BRITS have revealed some of their most weird and wacky fears, including bubble wrap, unvarnished wood – and even the sound of an ice cream van’s jingle. A survey of 2,000 adults found a… ...

Arachibutyrophobia (a fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth) and nomophobia (a fear of being without your mobile phone) are two of the more curious fears being treated in the UK ...

Phobias aren’t just quirks; they’re real challenges affecting lives. Discover why empathy matters and how treatment can make a difference for those struggling with fear.