If you avoid social situations where you might encounter tall people, such as parties, concerts or sports events, you may have gigantasophobia. What is gigantasophobia? Gigantasophobia is a specific phobia involving a person suffering from an irrational and excessive fear of tall people. People suffering from this phobia may feel anxious, nervous, shy, uncomfortable or … Read more
Many people are fearful of flying. Some have a mild fear, while others may have a more severe phobia. Whatever the level of intensity, there are hypnosis techniques that can help lessen the anxiety and allow you to fly confidently. Here we will explore how fear of flying hypnosis can work for you. How fear … Read more
If you fear engulfment, it means you’re afraid of losing yourself in a relationship. This can come from growing up in an enmeshed family, where boundaries were unclear and you felt like you had to be someone other than yourself to please your parents. If this sounds familiar, know that you’re not alone. Here’s what … Read more
Edited by Emma Locker It’s difficult to assess whether mental illness is at an all-time high in the United States due to a lack of long-term data and shifting definitions of mental health and illness. However, most people believe mental health issues are rising, particularly among young adults. Young Americans are growing increasingly anxious in … Read more
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
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
For many, snow conjures images of cold weather, shoveling, and slippery sidewalks. But for some, the fear of snow (known as Chionophobia) is very real. This phobia can cause anxiety and even panic attacks at the mere sight of flakes falling from the sky. If you dread winter, read on to learn more about this … Read more
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
While we’re all entitled to personal preferences, specific phobias are much more than a simple aversion or disinclination. A phobia can be a debilitating mental health condition, often marked by irrational fear or anxiety about an entity or situation. Perhaps one of the most alienating phobias is the fear of men, which can complicate everything … Read more
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