Phobias can be a persistent and intense fear of certain objects or situations, people or places. Specific phobias are related to certain objects and situations. Human imagination is so creative, that ...

Plenty of people get the heebie-jeebies when they stand near the edge of a high cliff, and many would prefer not to pet a tarantula or cradle a boa constrictor. But for some people, their fears ...

Ever felt your heart racing before a big presentation, or maybe butterflies in your stomach when meeting someone new? That's ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — No matter where they came from, having a fear or phobia can drastically alter the quality of your life, and it is time to finally face them. Fears are considered a part of ...

People often experience uneasiness or fear over change. However, when this fear becomes more severe, it is known as metathesiophobia. This fear can become paralyzing and be difficult for a person to ...

As an ICU nurse and EMT, Kathy Machuga has seen it all, and yet she is still scared to death of going to the dentist. "It is like anxiety on steroids," she said. "It's a terrible thing. I cannot ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Nobody in the world is truly fearless. Whether it’s spiders, clowns, the dark ...

Are you terrified of spiders? Do enclosed spaces send chills down your spine? Does the thought of leaving your house fill your soul with dread? You're not alone. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...

Everyone is afraid of something—it’s what makes us human. From being scared of certain animals and objects to specific situations, the list of fears that people can have is endless. Though fears ...