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FEAR OF SNAKE S Some experts think that ophidiophobia has an evolutionary link to the fear of snakes felt by our Stone Age ancestors. FEAR OF NEEDLE S the thought of giving blood? That may be because you’re tryanophobic.

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FEAR OF MIRRORS eisoptrophobia will not even hang up a mirror in case they

your subconscious? While fearsome phobias torment you
during your waking hours, there are terrifying nightmares
What hideous horrors are lurking in the dark depths of
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waiting to disturb your sleep. Sweet dreams…
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ALL IN THE MIND
FEAR OF SHADOWS Is that a monster? No, it’s something much worse for someone with sciaphobia. It’s the shadow of a monster!

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FEAR OF SPIDERS About 50 percent of women and 10 percent of men are said to have arachnophobia.

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FEAR OF LIGHTNING Officially known as astraphobia, this fear of lightning and thunder can affect animals as well as people.

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FEAR OF FEATHERS Do feathers give you feelings of panic? Sounds like you’re suffering from pteronophobia.

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