Fear of Mold (Mycophobia)

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night and feeling a crawling sensation on your skin. You turn on the light to find small black mold spores clinging to your body. This scenario might sound like a nightmare, but for people with mycophobia (fear of fungi and mushrooms), it’s a very real fear. Mycophobia … Read more

Fear of Stupidity: Effects and Treatments for Stultophobia

When asked to do something that requires intelligence or critical thinking, are you overwhelmed with anxiety? Do you dread being judged by others for making mistakes? If so, you may have phobia known as Stultophobia. Stultophobiais an intense fear of stupidity and the associated feelings of shame and embarrassment that come along with it. It … Read more

Say Cheese and Scream: Fear of Cameras (Cameraphobia) is All Too Real for Many People

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Do you feel anxious or uncomfortable when faced with a camera? Do you experience distress, anxiety, and even panic when someone tries to take your picture? If so, you may have cameraphobia fear of being photographed or filmed. There are many causes of this phobia. This phobia can be based on tradition or associated with … Read more

Ombrophobia: The Fear of Rain

Our ancestors evolved to take shelter from the rain. For some, a practical avoidance of rain turns into an irrational fear, a phobia called ombrophobia. Those with ombrophobia may suffer from an anxiety disorder, experience heart palpitations, or have an irrational fixation on disasters. This can happen even in light rain or if the weather … Read more

Therapists for empaths and highly sensitive people

The world of talk therapy is expanding. With the advent of online therapists and counseling platforms, more and more people are getting in touch with their emotions.  Therapists for empaths are trained to focus on the specialized needs of highly sensitive people. An empath experiences physical symptoms and feelings that originate outside their perspective. It … Read more

‘Start From the Top’ & Free Online Therapy from Talkspace

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Finding access to mental health support can be difficult, especially with the rising costs of traditional therapy sessions. Free online therapy programs provide a way to get the help you need at an affordable price. Talkspace, a revolutionary new platform designed to provide accessible, affordable, and convenient online therapy, could be the answer. Talkspace has … Read more

REBT vs. CBT: Comparing Two Popular Therapy

Behavioral therapy is widely used to help people cope with mental health issues. It seeks to find negative patterns, develop better stress handling methods, and bring about long-term life changes. Behavioral therapy can be used to address a range of issues; from unhealthy compulsions and sleep dysfunction to irrational fears or beliefs. Therapists employ various … Read more

Don’t Be Fooled: Delusional Disorder Symptoms and Treatment

Delusional disorder symptoms include fixed delusions (which are held for more than one month and often longer), distorted thought processes, impaired functioning, paranoid ideation, social isolation, difficulty managing emotions, and anxiety. Treatment includes counseling, psychotherapy, and/or medication. The treatments aim to reduce symptoms of paranoia and delusional thinking by helping an individual identify false beliefs, … Read more

Metaphysical Counseling

Metaphysical counseling, also called transpersonal or spiritual counseling, is a holistic approach to therapy that tries to harness the nature of reality and use it as a tool for emotional growth. Clients are encouraged to explore their beliefs and spirituality to create a path to emotional health. The client learns to address influences in metaphysical … Read more

How Do Nootropics Help Focus

Nootropics are drugs, supplements, or other substances that improve cognitive function, especially executive functions, memory, creativity, or motivation, in healthy individuals. Nootropics are used to improve memory, attention, creativity and motivation. If you want to focus better during the day, you may want to consider using nootropics. Nootropics are drugs, supplements, or other substances that … Read more