# If you have an irrational fear, is it a "you" problem, or "the world's" problem?

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**Post date:** [June 27, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-have-an-irrational-fear-is-it-a-you-problem-or-the-worlds-problem/1010407/91 "2026-06-27T18:35:43Z")

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> [@Chefguy](#):
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> I was just thinking of starting a thread about people’s phobias/fears/aversions, then spotted this one.

Poll in the Polls-Only thread: [What phobias do you have?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/3250)

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