There are many people in this world who have a fear of something or the other that they see or feel in their daily life. These fears are commonly known as the phobias that they carry with them. Some of the most uncommon phobias of people are listed here. 1. Fear of fear (Phobophobia) : The fear of fear itself is called 'phobophobia'. This is an abnormal fear of phobias or of developing one. The risk of acquiring 'phobophobia' is greater to people already suffering from a certain phobia.