Top 10 Weirdest Phobias

6. Ergophobia


Ergophobia is a persistent and irrational fear of work. Sufferers often experience disproportionate anxiety in work environment, which in some cases can prove to be debilitating. It is suspected that ergophobia is actually a combination of the fear to socialize with co-workers, fear of bullying, fear of the inability to complete a specific task and severe stress. This disorder can lead to serious absenteeism and eventually resignation.