Trypophobia: The Fear of Holes
Trypophobia is a fear of holes, like the ones you see in lotus pods. One look at anything hole-y and these phobia sufferers will experience an extreme reaction that would leave them with itchy skin, shortness of breath, goosebumps, and panic attacks. Psychologists at the University of Kent believe that Trypophobia is caused by a fear of parasites and illnesses. So, in essence, this fear is triggered by a person’s own survival instincts.
Alliumphobia: Fear of Garlic
People suffering from Alliumphobia aren’t vampires, but they do have one thing in common with them. They don’t like garlic. In fact, they’re terrified of it. Even the slightest whiff of this pungent plant can cause the person to have a major panic attack and experience all of the debilitating symptoms that come with having a phobia.
