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Not gonna lie bro, almost every person in this world suffers from one phobia or another. A
phobia is an uncontrollable, irrational, and lasting fear of a certain object, situation, or
activity. This fear can be so overwhelming that a person may go to great lengths to avoid
the source of this fear, and in this video, I have created a list of 5 weird phobias that I came
across, like diddy phobia; we will talk about that later….

1. Arachibutyrophobia
You’re chowing down on a gooey Peanut butter and jam, savouring that sweet, sticky
goodness, when suddenly… the peanut butter sticks to the roof of your mouth. For most of
us, it’s merely annoying—like, ‘Ugh, where’s the milk?’ But for some, it’s pure terror.
In other words, Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your
mouth.
Like all phobias, arachibutyrophobia varies in severity from person to person. Some people
can consume small quantities of peanut butter, as a dip for vegetables, while others are
afraid to eat peanut butter at all. In some cases, the fear extends to other peanut products,
from peanut butter ice cream to peanut sauces.
Like other types of phobias, a person with arachibutyrophobia may experience several
emotional, physical, and behavioural symptoms. Common symptoms associated with the
fear of having peanut butter stuck to the roof of your mouth like

• Feelings of fear or anxiety when they encounter situations where they might ingest
peanut butter
• Physical symptoms such as difficulty breathing, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and
trembling
• Feeling of dizziness, nausea, or stomach upset Avoiding any situation where they
might encounter peanut butter as an ingredient
• Disruptions in daily life or activities due to fear and avoidance

There are no specific registered cases of Arachibutyrophobia and

What Causes Arachibutyrophobia is still unknown so I assume it’s a really rare phobia that
won't occur commonly but research has shown this phobia tends to run in families. This is
due to inheritance and observing anxious behaviour in family members.

People with higher levels of a characteristic known as behavioural inhibition are more likely
to develop this phobia. Additionally, having a traumatic experience with peanut butter can
contribute to the formation of Arachibutyrophobia. For example, if you choked on peanut
butter in the past, that experience might lead you to develop an intense fear of having the
same thing happen again.
2. Globophobia also known as the fear of balloons

For some, balloons aren’t just party decorations for your birthday. They’re an absolute
nightmare. Globophobia is a type of specific phobia that means extreme fear of objects
which also includes Balloons, and occurs most frequently in children with many of them
growing out of their fear before adolescence, in some cases, instead of growing out of their
fear, the symptoms of globophobia can worsen over time.

Globophobia is a relatively unknown phobia, although it is becoming more recognised

within the UK. In the US, an estimated 9.1% of adults experience a specific phobia as
recorded in the past year, with women being more affected than men 12.2% vs 5.8%

Globophobia can cause

• A rapid heart rate, heart palpitations and feeling like your heart is pounding.
• A prickly sensation, similar to pins and needles.
• A dry or sticky mouth.
• Shaking, trembling or chills

In search of the case study, I came across this reddit post where a user mentions

“When I was a kid my mum always told me that I never liked them...especially when they
pop as I didn't like the sound. I was sensitive to lots of loud sounds like train horns,
champagne bottles popping, fireworks etc. But for some reason, balloons stuck with me. I
can't be in a room if someone is blowing one up and I get really nervous/anxious if they're
on the floor; if a child is playing with one then I need to leave the room in case it pops. I
can't go to birthday parties, christenings, festivals or anywhere where there will be balloons.
I feel silly and embarrassed and want to overcome it but I don't know how. It's been with
me for so long at this point and I can't see myself getting over it.”

Not being able to enjoy parties and festivals, that’s sad.

Globophobia can include the fear of several types of balloons,

• Inflated balloons.
• Deflated balloons.
• Latex/rubber balloons.
• Foil balloons.
• Balloon animals.
• Helium balloons.
• Balloons filled with air.
• Water balloons.
• Hot air balloons.

However, not every person with a phobia requires treatment. If your symptoms are mild or
do not impact your everyday life or well-being, or you have implemented successful coping
strategies, you may not require treatment.
3. Octophobia—the fear of the number 8

(8 on the screen and BOO!!!)

you’re chilling in math class, doodling in your notebook, when your teacher scribbles an 8 on
the board. Suddenly, your classmate’s a mess—sweating buckets, trembling like they’ve
seen a ghost, well that’s how this phobia affects

Octophobia can cause

• Increased heart rate and palpitations

• Sweating
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea or vomiting
• Trembling or shaking

Being this scary, Octophobia is considered a relatively uncommon phobia

A Reddit user mentions their struggle with octophobia

“For years, I’ve been ruled by my phobia. Despite my best efforts to avoid it, I am triggered
by something so seemingly innocuous that I can never know when it’s coming. I am seized by
my phobia, I am terrorized by my phobia, I am controlled by my phobia. Above all, I’m
exhausted by my phobia, So much so that the simple thought of it makes my mouth dry and
my hands clammy, making my heart start to beat a bit faster. So much so that the sight of it
launches me into an instant anxiety attack, leaves me choking for air, turns my stomach until
I’ve emptied it completely”

If you want to read their full story the link to their Reddit post is in the description

And even Healthcare providers aren’t sure what causes octophobia, There aren’t any tests
to diagnose fear of the number 8. But they believe it’s often caused by Genetics,
Superstitions and cultural meanings, Traumatic experiences associated with the number.

Doctors believe that Cognitive behavioural therapy, Exposure therapy, Hypnotherapy can
help in the treatment of octophobia.

4. The Diddyphobia

Yes, you heard that right—“The Diddyphobia” (echo) a phobia of Sean John Combs “Diddy”

“Well I had to include this one cause its just funny”

Patients with Diddyphobia start freaking out whenever Diddy is shown. Some even start
freaking out over anything that resembles and/or reminds them of Diddy

There is no cure for Diddyphobia.

The cause of Diddyphobia is currently unknown. It is said to be a relatively recent

phenomenon due to the recent allegations against Diddy himself. One theory posits that it is
due to excessive exposure to Diddy's music, causing the person to subconsciously develop a
fear with a vague sense of being powerless against Diddy, whom they perceive to be far
stronger, despite not being in contact with him in any way, shape, or form. However, this
theory is disputed by many diddiologists. Another theory argues the rise in cases of
Diddyphobia are a result of a form of mass psychosis, though like the aforementioned
hypothesis, numerous diddiologists dispute this. While there are other theories designed in
an attempt to explain the cause of Diddyphobia and even the contemporary rise in cases of
the disorder, there is no widely-accepted reason for such. Therefore, the cause of
Diddyphobia is not known.

Symptoms as a result of Diddyphobia vary widely among suffers of the disease. Documented
symptoms include but are not limited

• Shaking
• Twitching
• Vomiting
• Panic attacks
• Anxiety
• Seizures
• Heart-attacks
• Death
• Irrational fears such as,

The fear that Diddy will appear in their closet during nighttime and enslave them The fear
that they will wake up in Diddy's lair The fear that Diddy is personally spying on them Other
documented irrational worries exist, but the above three are the most common.

“As of late December, a 96-year old man was diagnosed with Diddyphobia, but fortunately
only experienced mild symptoms.”

Exposure therapy has proven ineffective against Diddyphobia, and suffers have often
exhibited increasingly-strong symptoms of Diddyphobia despite the attempts of this form of
therapy. Additionally, CBT has proven unsuccessful, as all efforts to use it in order to
eliminate or weaken Diddyphobia have either done nothing or slightly worsened the
disorder. As of now, there remains no known cure of Diddyphobia. However, diddiologists
have theorized that a hypothetical vaccine for Diddyphobia, an obscure form of surgery, or
perhaps an undiscovered substance used to create a medicine could potentially cure the
Diddyphobia Outbreak if properly utilized. Anti-anxiety medications do not work.
5. Omphalophobia - the fear of belly buttons

you’re at the beach, soaking up the sun, when someone starts acting shady. They go quiet,
then bam—full-on panic attack. confused as hell, until they shout, ‘Too many belly buttons!’
Yep, that’s Omphalophobia.

For these folks, a belly button isn’t just skin—it’s a trigger. Beaches, pools, anywhere with
exposed midriffs? Nope, they’re out. Some even slap a bandage over their own navel to
dodge the dread.

omphalophobia is considered one of the rarer and least documented phobias. However, it’s
not as uncommon as you might expect. Several celebrities, including singer Jenny Frost and
reality TV star Khloe Kardashian, have publicly acknowledged their fear of belly buttons

What causes Omphalophobia can stem from a variety of factors, often intertwining the
psychological with the personal, creating a complex tapestry of anxiety. For some, early
negative experiences or traumas related to bodily image may cultivate a deep-seated
aversion to this unique part of human anatomy. Others might find themselves perplexed by
the irregular shapes and appearances of belly buttons, leading to feelings of discomfort or
unease, reminiscent of dysmorphophobia. Additionally, cultural influences and societal
pressures regarding body standards can amplify these fears, making individuals more self-
conscious about their own bodies and the bodies of others.

the symptoms of your Omphalophobia can be both specific as well as common across the
population

• Anxiety about being near belly buttons.

• Panic attacks or anxiety attacks in situations where belly buttons are present or
anticipated to be present.
• Safety behaviours or avoidance of situations that may involve belly buttons.
• Physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, and shortness of
breath when faced with belly buttons.
• Feeling of helplessness or being out of control in the presence of belly buttons.
Obsessive thoughts (OCD) or nightmares related to belly buttons.

These were the 5 weirdest phobias you never heard of, comment down below and tell me
which one you think is the weirdest, if you enjoyed this video then subscribe cause new
videos will be coming every week Not Gonna Lie Bro.