Here are some common phobias:
- Arachnophobia: fear of spiders
- Ophidiophobia: fear of snakes
- Glossophobia: fear of public speaking
- Ailurophobia: fear of cats
- Cynophobia: fear of dogs
- Entomophobia: fear of insects
- Nyctophobia: fear of darkness
- Acrophobia: fear of heights
- Aerophobia: fear of flying
- Aquaphobia: fear of water
- Hemophobia: fear of blood
- Herpetophobia: fear of reptiles
- Hydrophobia: fear of rabies or fear of water
- Claustrophobia: fear of small spaces
- Agoraphobia: fear of places or situations that trigger fear or helplessness
- Social phobia: fear related to social situations
Phobias can be categorized into five general categories according to the DSM-5:
- Fears related to animals (spiders, dogs, insects)
- Fears related to the natural environment (heights, thunder, darkness)
- Fears related to blood, injury, or medical issues (injections, broken bones, falls)
- Fears related to specific situations (flying, elevators, driving)
- Other types of phobias that dont fit into the previous categories
Its important to note that there are many more specific phobias than those listed above, and phobias can vary based on cultural experiences, gender, and age.