Golden Zebra's answer (1)

A phobia is a 'MEDICALLY DIAGNOSED IRRATIONAL ILLNESS' and it doesn't equate to a simple 'fear'. Medically diagnosed means.... properly diagnosed by a certified doctor. I just thought I'd say because people do 'self diagnose' themselves a lot in the internet these days. Can't it just be called a 'pet peeve' or 'something that irks' people. Anyways......   1 reply