That’s a Phobia?

That’s a Phobia?

By Amanda BlackwoodScienceLife Sciences
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That’s a Phobia? episodes

  • S1 E28 Automatophobia

    Automatophobia, also known as mechanophobia, is a type of specific phobia, which is an intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation. In this case, the feared object is machines, robots, wax figures, or anything that might represent the human form.


    2 min
  • S1 E27 Automysophobia


    Automysophobia is the fear of being dirty or contaminated. It is a type of specific phobia, which is an intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation. People with automysophobia may experience extreme anxiety, panic attacks, or even physical symptoms such as sweating, dizziness, or nausea when they are exposed to dirt, germs, or other contaminants.

    3 min
  • S1 E26 Autodysomophobia

    Autodysomophobia, also known as olfactory reference syndrome (ORS), is a mental health condition in which a person has a persistent and irrational fear of emitting a foul or unpleasant odor. This fear can be so intense that it can interfere with a person's daily life and relationships.

    2 min
  • S1 E25 Auroraphobia

    Auroraphobia is a rare phobia, which is an intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation. In this case, the feared object is the aurora borealis, or the northern lights.

    2 min
  • S1 E24 Aurophobia

    Aurophobia is the fear of gold. It is a type of specific phobia, which is an intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation.

    2 min

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