Flatulophobia – Fear of farting
Like most strange phobias, flatulophobia is justified. Imagine the horror of pooping your pants or farting in a public gathering. Flatulophobia is often triggered when the sufferer perceives an offensive odor or a loud noise when they fart in public, causing them to flee or panic.
Mild or moderate sufferers may return to the gathering to socialize, while severely flatulophobic people would stay away and even develop depression. Flatulophobia is treated using hypnotherapy, sharing facts about farting with the sufferer, and extensive therapy.