// Workers AI · dad joke modeWhat did mycophobia say to the mushroom? You're a fun-gi to fear.
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| Mycophobia | |
|---|---|
| People with Mycophobia experience unease and anxiety in the presence of Mushrooms | |
| Specialty | Psychology |
Mycophobia is the fear of mushrooms and fungi. People with this phobia will have anxiety, distress, stomach pain and more.[1][2][3][4][5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Staff, Editorial (2023-03-27). "Fear of Mushrooms and Other Fungi Phobia - Mycophobia". FEAROF. Retrieved 2026-09-02.
- ↑ "Mycophobia: The Fear of Mushrooms Reinterpreted". North Spore. 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2026-09-02.
- ↑ Gilmour, Charlie (2023-10-22). "'For every problem, there is a mushroom with an answer': overcoming our British fear of fungi". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-09-02.
- ↑ Sayner, Adam (2022-05-04). "Mycophobia: Understanding the Fear of Fungus". GroCycle. Retrieved 2026-09-02.
- ↑ Ott, Jonathan (1976). "Psycho-mycological studies of Amanita–from ancient sacrament to modern phobia". Journal of Psychedelic Drugs. 8: 27–35. doi:10.1080/02791072.1976.10472005.