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Definitions by LightningThunda

hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia 

-"doctor i have that fear... of long words."
"whats the name of it"
"umm-m-m: hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia"
" - Uhg GOD"

Ergophobia 

In what is probably one of the most convenient phobias on this list ergophobia is the fear of work or the workplace environment. On a serious note however, psychologists believe it is a combination of various fears such as failing at assigned tasks, social anxiety, and public speaking.
-"um boss i have Ergophobia so i cant work here sorry!"
Ergophobia by LightningThunda November 3, 2014

Nomophobia 

Short for no-mobile-phone phobia, this is the constant fear of not having service and according to researchers in the UK a whopping 50% of people have it. Third world…we apologize.
-"i LITERALLY cant survive without my phone i have Nomophobia the fear of no service or phones!"
Nomophobia by LightningThunda November 3, 2014

Philophobia 

Although butterflies in the stomach are often associated with love, for someone with philophobia those butterflies are more like deadly scorpions, as they are petrified of falling in love. Unfortunately many people in this category end up living a life of solitude and fear of commitment.
Philophobia by LightningThunda November 3, 2014

Somniphobia 

Also known as hypnophobia, this is the abnormal fear of falling asleep. Oftentimes it can be the result of people feeling as though they are losing control and nightmares have been known to cause it as well.
-"Sophie next door has Somniphobia, she is up unti 2-3 o'clock, its insane!"
Somniphobia by LightningThunda November 3, 2014