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Obscure Terror Charts

List of Weird Phobias Ventures Into Rarer Causes for Deathly Frights

— December 15, 2012 — Lifestyle
Spiders, heights and clowns are some of the most common and well-known phobias, but what about the lesser known but equally strange fears people experience, like the ones in this list of weird phobias?

Though slightly strange, there is nothing wrong with admitting the fact that one is a podophobic, someone who is afraid of feet. A seleophobic, one who is afraid of the moon, pedophobia, the fear of children, or even an ephebiphoic, someone who is afraid of teenagers. Though some may claim that these fears are unnatural and superficial, who's to say that a fear of snakes or mirrors is not either?

Regardless of what the seemingly ridiculous fear is, the list of weird phobias definitely covers the triggers to the hyper-realistic frights.
Trend Themes
1. Obscure Phobias - There is an opportunity for companies to offer support or solutions to those who are affected by rare phobias.
2. Mental Health - As awareness around uncommon phobias continues to grow, there is a chance for businesses to invest in the development of tools, resources, and services for mental health and wellness.
3. Personalized Therapy - The identification of lesser-known fears may indicate a need for more personalized or tailored therapy for individuals with uncommon phobias.
Industry Implications
1. Mental Health - The expansion of unconventional phobia awareness opens up new opportunities for businesses in the mental health industry.
2. Technology - Innovative technology can be implemented to help people identify and manage uncommon phobias with greater ease.
3. Education - Asphobia awareness grows, there may be more opportunities for educational institutions to develop programs that support individuals with unique mental health needs.
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