Five Strange & Bizarre Phobias
For those who do not have a phobia, there is often some comedy to be had in looking at the things that people are irrationally afraid of. However, it is important to bear in mind that a phobia is not an affected lifestyle choice, rather something that genuinely causes problems for the sufferer, and to them it is no laughing matter. Some of the following phobias, however, may surprise you, and one of them is, in fact, fake. Bear in mind that to the people who suffer from the genuine ones, mocking their fear is neither big nor clever. Finding it curious, though, is not. Do you know any Pteronophobia sufferers? This is the very real fear of being tickled by ...
Exposure Therapy – A Useful Weapon Against Your Phobias
When you are very young, and a wasp flies into the room where you are sitting, you may very well jump off your seat and run away in terror. You have heard, after all, that these things sting you, and when that happens it really hurts. Knowing that you don’t want to get hurt, you duck and cover, naturally. It is usually at that point that a kindly family member tries to console you with the words “Don’t worry! It’s more scared of you than you are of it!”. Which, obviously, is completely untrue. When you have a phobia, the slightest exposure to the object of your fears can have you reeling with terror. It is fairly common to have a ...
Acrophobia: The Fear of Heights
One of the most common fears known to man, and one of the most consistently misnamed, is the fear of heights. Incredibly often, when fear of heights is mentioned, people will say “Ah, yes. Vertigo.”. They will be wrong to do so, because vertigo is not in fact the fear of heights. Although it is often caused by a fear of heights, vertigo is actually a physical sensation that makes someone feel as though they are spinning when they are not. The correct term for the phobia which is caused by heights is in fact Acrophobia. It was felt for a long time that the reason for acrophobia was that sufferers associated high places with an unpleasant experience involving heights as ...
Overcoming Phobias
Complete Guide: How To Beat A Phobia
Phobias are complex things, and it is virtually impossible to trace the absolute...
Exposure Therapy – A Useful Weapon Against Your Phobias
When you are very young, and a wasp flies into the room where you are sitting, you...
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Your Questions Answered: What Is A Phobia?
Many people confuse the idea of a phobia with that of a fear. Although the words...
The Golden Question: Why Do Phobias Occur?
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Phobias and Their Medical Names
There are more phobias in this world than most people would think. It is important to note that for every person, their own fears are particular to them and while people in general may feel that the fear is somewhat bizarre – or even phoney – that the person suffering from the phobia has no choice but to take it seriously. After all, it is this... [Read more of this article]
Five Strange & Bizarre Phobias
For those who do not have a phobia, there is often some comedy to be had in looking at the things that people are irrationally afraid of. However, it is important to bear in mind that a phobia is not an affected lifestyle choice, rather something that genuinely causes problems for the sufferer, and to them it is no laughing matter. Some of the following... [Read more of this article]
Five Medical Phobias
Of all the things to have a phobia about, a health issue has to be one of the most upsetting. The human body and mind, as well as being strongly interconnected, are also the focus of many things that can potentially go wrong. Although most of us will rarely if ever have to go through any serious medical difficulty, that doesn’t stop us being afraid.... [Read more of this article]
Acrophobia: The Fear of Heights
One of the most common fears known to man, and one of the most consistently misnamed, is the fear of heights. Incredibly often, when fear of heights is mentioned, people will say “Ah, yes. Vertigo.”. They will be wrong to do so, because vertigo is not in fact the fear of heights. Although it is often caused by a fear of heights, vertigo is actually... [Read more of this article]
Five Common Phobias
It might not be strictly accurate to say that everyone has at least one phobia, but most of us can certainly admit to having a fear which is based in little or nothing more than the fear itself. Although you may look at the friend who is terrified of buttons and wonder “What on earth is scary about that?”, looking at your own fears might... [Read more of this article]
Five Animal Phobias
Among the most common phobias, a fear of a specific animal can seriously infringe upon the life of an individual. As children, we are often scared of animals because we suspect they are liable to attack us. Even the most docile of the breed can be a worry to us, but as we grow older we usually come to the realization that next door’s spaniel,... [Read more of this article]
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