Everybody’s scared of something – spiders, tight spaces, public speaking, commitment. Fear can be a positive emotion, saving us from danger or causing us to reevaluate our feelings and perhaps deal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Everyone is afraid of something—it’s what makes us human. From being scared of certain animals and objects to specific situations, ...

By Dr Vasilios SilivistrisPhobias (from the Greek fovos, meaning fear) are intense, irrational fears of objects or situations that pose little real danger. Unlike ordinary anxiety, phobias are ...

We all know someone who laughs nervously when you mention you're scared of something that sounds, well, a little odd. Maybe you've done it yourself.When it comes to common phobias like spiders or ...

In everyday life, you’ve likely heard of several phobias or know somebody who has one. You can have a phobia of many things, from clowns to flying, spiders and more. They can affect anyone, and some ...

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 ...