A Fear of Crowds: Explaining Agoraphobia Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of crowds or confined spaces or vast and open spaces. An ‘agoraphobe’ fears the possibility of losing control over a situation and not being able to escape easily in case of danger. An agoraphobic individual may be frightened of … Read more
By Eric Van Buskirk Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity, commonly called ADD or ADHD, is a mental disorder. The National Institute of Mental Health and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) give guidelines for professionals and it is challenging to diagnose. ADHD affects around 3 to 5% of children worldwide, … Read more
Many of us pick up small, comfortable habits over time that are part of strict routines. They make us feel better or add to a daily plan which makes our lives easier in small ways. For most of us, these quirky habits are comforting, reassuring even. Extreme OCD symptoms look very, very different.