Fear of Buttons

Cyclopedia-Phobias A commissioned series for VSCO The severity of this phobia varies greatly. For some people, actually touching a button is what causes panic, due to the texture of the button or the belief that it is dirty. [13] For others, the mere sight of buttons worn by others is unnerving and even discussion about buttons is cause for distress. [14] People with koumpounophobia will avoid wearing apparel with buttons and can find shopping a difficult experience.[14]