Entomophobia is an irrational and persistent fear of bugs. Those with a fear of insects may go to great lengths to avoid them, or they will experience significant distress when encountering an insect.

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Mysophobia is defined as the intense, persistent, and irrational fear of dirt and germs. It is not specifically named in the DSM-5 but meets the criteria for a larger category of disorders known as ...

Britain is becoming a nation in fear, as dark terrors rise out of our subconscious and make an ever increasing number of people sit shuddering alone or locked away. More than 16 million of us ...

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Wayne Rooney revealed his bizarre phobia live on TV, saying he just 'didn't like' it, leaving Gary Lineker and his fellow pundits in stitches. Rooney was part of the panel for the BBC's coverage ...

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