Understanding Agoraphobia, an Intense Fear of Crowds
A Fear of Crowds: Explaining Agoraphobia Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of crowds or confined … Read more
Mental Health
Is ADHD a mental health disorder
By Eric Van Buskirk Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity, commonly called ADD or ADHD, is a mental disorder. … Read more
Anthropophobia: The Fear of People
Anthropophobia (or ‘anthrophobia’) is an often temporary social phobia, typically involving fear of crowds, eye contact, and receiving judgment from … Read more
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Note: This post was updated by Eric Van Buskirk on January 15, 2023 Most definitions and explanations for multiple personality … Read more
Claustrophobia: The Fear of Restricted & Confined Spaces (e.g., Facemasks!)
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Nosophobia: The Fear of Illness & Disease
Nosophobia (or pathophobia) is the fear of disease. This phobia is more common among men than it is among women. … Read more
When extreme obsessive-compulsive symptoms move from disorder to disability
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.