Trypophobia, the Fear of Clustered Holes: Odd But Common

Published: September 26, 2021 by RHJ Producer

As much as 16% of the population suffers from trypophobia, which makes them uneasy at the sight of holes clustered together, as in a honeycomb. Two experts and a sufferer discuss this phobia, which can be remarkably debilitating.

Guest Information:

Dr. Geoff Cole, Center for Brain Science, University of Essex
Kerry Taylor, trypophobia sufferer and administrator of support group
Dr. Keith Wagner, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

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Program #: 19-40| 21-39Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Behavioral Science| Consumerism| Consumerism and Consumer Safety/Protection| Fact or Fiction| Fears and Phobias| Health Care| Mental Health| Myths| Neuroscience and Neurology| Psychology| Psychology and Psychiatry| Science| Support Group| TechnologyMedical Conditions: TrypophobiaGuests: Dr. Geoff Cole| Dr. Keith Wagner| Kerry TaylorInstitutions & Organizations: Center for Brain Science| University of Essex| University of Texastagged with: Jason Dickey| Morgan Kelly| Nancy Benson| skin

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