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Valentines Day and Phobias

Afraid of Valentine's Day?

Horror and anxiety, sweat and pure fear reign supreme on Valentine's Day for those who struggle with phobias associated with the day.

Check out these six phobias associated with Valentine's Day found on Live Science.

1. Erythrophobia or the fear of blushing.

2. People who suffer from xocolatophobia can't bear the thought of chocolate.

3. Think twice before popping the cork off that expensive red wine you bought to share with your Valentine especially as red wine is the worst kind of wine for those who suffer from oenophobia.

4.If your Valentine keeps delaying the moment when you lock lips, they might be philematophobic — that is, afraid of kissing. Usually caused by a nasty kissing experience

5. The fear of flowers or anthophobia can cause sufferers great anxiety, even when the flower poses no threat to them.

6. We all joke about having a fear of commitment, but if you tend to stay away from romantic relationships, you might in fact be amoraphobic or afraid of love in general. (iAfrica)