Drainophobia – Fear of drains
Drainophobia may be a more common form of phobia and can be as rampant as arachnophobia. We all have experienced fear of stepping on a drain as we believe it may cave in because of our weight. Sometimes, when passing a drain, we hold our phones tighter or keep our keys closer as we fear they may fall into the drain. If you have experienced one or more of these situations, you may likely have drainophobia.
Drainophobia can arise due to past experiences with drains or situations where one has personal belongings in the drain. Drains are dangerous as they not only serve as a channel for water flow but are also dark and can contain dangerous animals lurking for prey.