Women are more likely to experience phobias than men. Typical symptoms of phobias can include nausea, trembling, rapid heartbeat, feelings of unreality, and being preoccupied with the fear object.

A clinical fear of men, or androphobia, is a mental health condition in which a person experiences immediate anxiety around men. Learn more.

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Explore the most common phobias, plus how to distinguish general fear from phobias, typical symptoms and potential treatment options.

Jam Press/@alexandriahgovanx “I developed a fear of ketchup after my sister sprayed a bottle of it on me,” the Glasgow waitress told Jam Press, adding that she’s had the phobia since she was 12.

These unusual phobias may sound bizarre, but they are real conditions that bring great distress to those who live with them.

A woman battling mortuusequusphobia — also known as a crippling fear of ketchup — is speaking out about her struggle, calling her lot in life no cause for laughter.

Trypanophobia is the fear of needles. Phobia of needles can be a very serious issue and may require attention to treat.