Fear is a natural instinct that helps protect us from harm, but some phobias go way beyond the realm of common fears. Have ...

Everyone is afraid of something—it’s what makes us human. From being scared of certain animals and objects to specific situations, the list of fears that people can have is endless. Though fears ...

There are many different types of phobias. The main categories of phobia are specific phobias, social phobias, and agoraphobia. A person can develop a phobia of any situation or thing. A phobia is a ...

Motivational speakers might urge you for the 13th time to be fearless while chasing your dreams, life coaches might release the 7th season of their podcast with an extended episode on “how to face ...

I always thought phobias were dramatic inhibitions that stopped your life dead, like the germaphobe who practically lives in Saran Wrap to avoid contamination or the guy who can’t fly to his sister’s ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...