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Androphobia is an intense fear of men that is disproportionate to the threat they might pose and that negatively affects a person’s ability to function. For example, it may affect their work or social ...

An increasing number of people experience fear, discomfort, or disgust toward nature—a phenomenon known as biophobia.

A phobia is an excessive fear of something that actually presents little danger, but nonetheless makes you anxious. In the case of gamophobia, it’s a fear of commitment or marriage. We’re not talking ...

Hodophobia is the medical term for an extreme fear of traveling. Some people call it “trip-a-phobia.” It’s often a heightened fear of a particular mode of transportation, such as airplanes. It’s also ...

The true cause of anxiety is being a human being, gifted with the capacity to imagine a future. As a mental state of apprehension about what might, or might not, lie ahead, anxiety reflects ...

For millions of people, air travel is a routine part of life. But for others, the thought of stepping onto a plane sparks intense anxiety or even panic. Known as aerophobia or more simply, fear of ...

Although flying is remarkably safe, it may not feel safe. For many people, feelings don't match up with how safe flying is. What causes the mismatch? Fearful fliers have a tendency to believe what is ...

Also known as autophobia, isolophobia, or eremophobia, monophobia is the fear of being isolated, lonely, or alone. As a phobia, this fear isn't necessarily a realistic one. Though you may know that ...