40 of the World’s Weirdest Phobias You Probably Never Heard of Before

Cainophobia: The Fear of Newness

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Change is scary, but it’s a part of life and sadly for anyone suffering from this phobia, it can’t be avoided. However, for someone with cainophobia, change can be downright mortifying. So, something like moving to a new home, a new town, or even buying a new television set or computer might cause a panic attack, nausea, short of breath, and an increased heart rate.

Tachophobia: The Fear of Speed

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People suffering from Tachophobia have an irrational, extreme, and persistent fear of speed. So, riding in fast-moving cars, trains, and buses is completely out of the question as this could trigger a major anxiety attack. Even words related to speed can be a trigger. So, movies like “Fast and the Furious” and the hit series “The Flash” are definitely not on these people’s Netflix queues.

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