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

Spectrophobia: The Fear of Mirrors and Specters

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Spectrophobia is also known as a serious aversion to mirrors. When people suffering from it stand in front of one, they might recoil at the sight of their own reflection. But in some cases, the fear might be tied to religious or superstitious beliefs. This phobia is also tied to the fear of a specter or ghost popping up in a mirror.

Chionophobia: The Fear of Snow

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People who suffer from Chionophobia don’t dream of a white Christmas. That’s because they’re deadly afraid of snow, which means building a snowman and creating snowflakes as decorations around the holidays is completely out of the question. Living with this condition can be extremely difficult in places where snow is expected during winter. People with Chionophobia are pretty aware that their fear is completely irrational and unfounded, but they can’t control it.

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