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Common Phobias
Common phobias include fear of heights, fear of small spaces, & fear of snakes. Do you have a common phobia, or simply a healthy fear of dangerous things?
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The 9 Most Common Phobias
Phobias are irrational fears that may not have a basis in reality. Here are the 9 most common phobias, and a summary of how phobias evolve.
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The 10 Most Common Phobias
The 10 most common phobias include: the fear of spiders, the fear of flying, and the fear of inescapable situations. Find out more about what causes phobias.
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What Is Emetophobia?
Few enjoy vomiting, but for a surprisingly large number of people, the act of involuntarily emptying one's stomach is more than just unpleasant, it's terrifying.
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Common and Unusual Types of Phobias
Fear is one of the most powerful of all human emotions. A phobia is a type of fear that is excessive, and often it is so overpowering that it can paralyze an individual.
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Overcoming Phobias
Overcoming phobias or irrational fears can involve exposure, virtual reality, & counseling. Exposure is an effective phobia treatment.
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The Causes and Cures of Phobias
What is a phobia? Where do phobias come from? Find out the ten most common phobias and how psychologists treat them.
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Psychological Disorders
Here's a guide to various mental illnesses and psychological disorders, such as obsessive compulsion, schizophrenia, phobias, anxiety disorders, and depression.
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Why We're Scared of Snakes
Many people are scared of snakes and spiders, which is why ophidiophobia & arachnophobia are common phobias. Here's an evolutionary reason for our fear of snakes.
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Uncommon Phobias
There are many weird phobias out there, including fear of bald men, fear of peanut butter, and fear of the moon! Discover more strange phobias and what causes them.
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iPhone Fear of Flying Course
Flying Without Fear is an iPhone course by Virgin Atlantic for people who are afraid of flying in an airplane that may help to cure fear of flying.
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Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking
Speaking in front of a group can be overwhelming and even nerve-wracking for most. Here are ways to overcome the fear of public speaking and gain more confidence.
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Causes of Agoraphobia
To be effective, agoraphobia treatments should take into consideration the causes of agoraphobia. Here are several reasons people struggle with this anxiety disorder.
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Introduction to Emetophobia
This snapshot of emetophobia looks at the prevalence, causes and behaviors associated with the extreme fear of being sick.
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Overcoming Fear of Flying
Gaining an education in aviation may be an important stepping stone in tackling aerophobia, the irrational fear of air travel.
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What is Emotional Release Therapy?
Greene's Release is a unique emotional release therapy which opens a direct communication with the subconscious mind to heal past traumas and overcome limiting beliefs.
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6 Types of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders include obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, & generalized anxiety disorder. Here's a summary of 6 types of anxiety disorders.
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Coulrophobia – The Fear of Clowns
Coulrophobia, or the fear of clowns, is an odd phenomenon. Clown phobia is found in adults as well as children. But why are people scared of clowns?
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Eisoptrophobia Explained
The mirror is one of the most intriguing objects that exist in modern culture. So why are some people so afraid of mirrors?
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Subject: Subject 101
So you know how you like your dice handled… So you know what kind of system you like to use… So you know what your game topic is… So do you?
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Bird Art
A lively group of paintings and sculptures have arrived at Genesee Country Village & Museum with a mutual theme. The topics are to depict birds in all scenes and seasons.
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Overcoming Your Phobia
A phobia is an irrational fear that can be overcome by challenging and changing catastrophic thought patterns, while gradually exposing yourself to your feared situation. Since most people with phobias have a sensitive nervous system, it’s also important to reduce your sensitivity to adrenalin.
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