Katagelophobia
Katagelophobia - Fear of ridicule.
Katagelophobia may be a serious phobia, but it is treatable. The fear of ridicule can often be treated with psychotherapy, hypnotherapy or by trying to find the underlying cause.
Often is the case with Katagelophobia is that that there was some sort of traumatic event in the patient's life that caused this fear of ridicule, with a little therapy or by hitting the fear head on, this can often be cured.
Katagelophobia has been know to ruin people's lives. Living with the fear of ridicule is often very difficult, but with time, it can be possible.