Basic Information About Phobias
If you are suffering from a phobia, the information here can help you to gain a better understanding of your illness. Friends and relatives can also develop a deeper understanding of their loved one's condition.
Halloween Horror Nights 2009
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando is one of the top Halloween events in the United States. For those with phobias, it can be downright terrifying. Whether you will travel to HHN or attend a local event, several tips and tricks can help you cope.
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando is one of the top Halloween events in the United States. For those with phobias, it can be downright terrifying. Whether you will travel to HHN or attend a local event, several tips and tricks can help you cope.
Phobias I Want to Read About - Readers Share Phobias I Want t…
In Top Ten Phobias, I discussed ten of the most common phobias. There is an entire world of phobias just waiting to be discovered. What phobias would you like to read more about? Whether you personally suffer from a particular phobia or just think it sounds interesting, I want to know what you want to read. List the strangest, most unusual or most interesting phobias you can think of, and I'll us…
In Top Ten Phobias, I discussed ten of the most common phobias. There is an entire world of phobias just waiting to be discovered. What phobias would you like to read more about? Whether you personally suffer from a particular phobia or just think it sounds interesting, I want to know what you want to read. List the strangest, most unusual or most interesting phobias you can think of, and I'll us…
What Are Your Biggest Fears? - Readers Share Their Biggest Fears
Whether you have been diagnosed with a phobia or not, everyone is secretly afraid of something. Perhaps your fear is dolls or clowns, heights or flying, snakes or spiders. Whatever the object of your fear, it likely causes a visceral reaction in you. What are you most afraid of, and how does it make you feel? Share your stories here!
Whether you have been diagnosed with a phobia or not, everyone is secretly afraid of something. Perhaps your fear is dolls or clowns, heights or flying, snakes or spiders. Whatever the object of your fear, it likely causes a visceral reaction in you. What are you most afraid of, and how does it make you feel? Share your stories here!
Agoraphobia Hits Home - Readers Share Personal Experiences Wi…
Agoraphobia is an insidious condition that can turn even the most vivacious and outgoing person into an invalid. The condition generally starts with a panic attack and, afraid of having another, the sufferer begins to curtail life activities. This fear of fear can cause agoraphobia to worsen over time. Yet many are successful at managing or even overcoming this devastating illness. Through sha…
Agoraphobia is an insidious condition that can turn even the most vivacious and outgoing person into an invalid. The condition generally starts with a panic attack and, afraid of having another, the sufferer begins to curtail life activities. This fear of fear can cause agoraphobia to worsen over time. Yet many are successful at managing or even overcoming this devastating illness. Through sha…
What Is Agoraphobia?
Agoraphobia is often defined as a fear of leaving home, but this is not quite accurate. Instead, agoraphobia may be seen as a fear of fear. Learn more about this relatively common, often devastating phobia.
Agoraphobia is often defined as a fear of leaving home, but this is not quite accurate. Instead, agoraphobia may be seen as a fear of fear. Learn more about this relatively common, often devastating phobia.
What Is Social Phobia?
Social phobia is a complicated diagnosis that may incorporate several different specific fears. Learn more about social phobia and how it is managed and treated.
Social phobia is a complicated diagnosis that may incorporate several different specific fears. Learn more about social phobia and how it is managed and treated.
How I Conquered a Fear of Heights - Readers Share How I Conquered Acr…
I have never been officially diagnosed with acrophobia, but I discovered my own fear of heights when working on Universal Orlando's Earthquake attraction. Part of my job was "stunt coordinator," hanging out on a small ledge 30 feet above the concrete stage. On my first day, I became hot, dizzy, and disoriented. My trainer talked me through my reaction, and I was gradually able to conquer the fear…
I have never been officially diagnosed with acrophobia, but I discovered my own fear of heights when working on Universal Orlando's Earthquake attraction. Part of my job was "stunt coordinator," hanging out on a small ledge 30 feet above the concrete stage. On my first day, I became hot, dizzy, and disoriented. My trainer talked me through my reaction, and I was gradually able to conquer the fear…
Road Trips With Claustrophobia
Road trips are a part of our culture, but if you have claustrophobia you might be hesitant to participate. While road trips with claustrophobia can be challenging, a few strategies can help you cope.
Road trips are a part of our culture, but if you have claustrophobia you might be hesitant to participate. While road trips with claustrophobia can be challenging, a few strategies can help you cope.
Train Travel With Claustrophobia
Riding the rails appeals to our sense of adventure. Contemplating train travel with claustrophobia, however, can lead to doubts and concerns. Here is what you should know about surviving a train trip with claustrophobia.
Riding the rails appeals to our sense of adventure. Contemplating train travel with claustrophobia, however, can lead to doubts and concerns. Here is what you should know about surviving a train trip with claustrophobia.
Flying With Claustrophobia
Flying with claustrophobia presents unique challenges. Crowded airports, invasive security screenings and small plane seats can greatly increase anxiety. However, a few tips and tricks can help make your journey more pleasant.
Flying with claustrophobia presents unique challenges. Crowded airports, invasive security screenings and small plane seats can greatly increase anxiety. However, a few tips and tricks can help make your journey more pleasant.
Traveling With Claustrophobia
A well-deserved vacation is relaxing for many people. If you have claustrophobia, however, just getting to your destination can be a battle. Here's what you should know to manage your symptoms when traveling with claustrophobia.
A well-deserved vacation is relaxing for many people. If you have claustrophobia, however, just getting to your destination can be a battle. Here's what you should know to manage your symptoms when traveling with claustrophobia.
Clown Phobia at the Circus
Circuses are often skipped by those who suffer from clown phobia. Following a few tips and tricks can help you manage your phobia and enjoy the rest of the show.
Circuses are often skipped by those who suffer from clown phobia. Following a few tips and tricks can help you manage your phobia and enjoy the rest of the show.
Religion and Phobias
The link between religion and phobias appears to be powerful, although much research is still needed. Certain types of phobias are likely to have a religious component, which often surfaces during times of religious questioning. Learn more about the interaction between religion and phobias.
The link between religion and phobias appears to be powerful, although much research is still needed. Certain types of phobias are likely to have a religious component, which often surfaces during times of religious questioning. Learn more about the interaction between religion and phobias.
Crowded Events and Phobias
Once in a lifetime events such as Barack Obama's Presidential Inauguration draw record-breaking crowds. While a lot of fun, extremely crowded events can be difficult for anyone. If you have phobias, you might wonder whether you can handle such events. Read on for tips and tricks.
Once in a lifetime events such as Barack Obama's Presidential Inauguration draw record-breaking crowds. While a lot of fun, extremely crowded events can be difficult for anyone. If you have phobias, you might wonder whether you can handle such events. Read on for tips and tricks.
A Phobic's Guide to Halloween Horror Nights 2008
Halloween Horror Nights 2008 is one of the best-known Halloween events of the year. Whether you will attend HHN or another event, if you have a phobia it is important to be prepared. Read on for helpful information on dealing with a phobia at a Halloween event.
Halloween Horror Nights 2008 is one of the best-known Halloween events of the year. Whether you will attend HHN or another event, if you have a phobia it is important to be prepared. Read on for helpful information on dealing with a phobia at a Halloween event.
Phobias at Sea
When we think of a cruise, our thoughts immediately turn to warm, white sand beaches, crystal clear water and tropical drinks. A cruise is a wonderful opportunity to relax and be pampered or, if you prefer, to spend your time participating in activities you thought you would never try. For those with certain phobias, however, the thought of a cruise may bring fear and trepidation.
When we think of a cruise, our thoughts immediately turn to warm, white sand beaches, crystal clear water and tropical drinks. A cruise is a wonderful opportunity to relax and be pampered or, if you prefer, to spend your time participating in activities you thought you would never try. For those with certain phobias, however, the thought of a cruise may bring fear and trepidation.
Phobias at Sea 2
For most people, a cruise is a wonderful way to relax. If you have phobias, however, the thought of a week at sea may be the source of fear and trepidation. Read on for some ideas on managing your phobias at sea and in port.
For most people, a cruise is a wonderful way to relax. If you have phobias, however, the thought of a week at sea may be the source of fear and trepidation. Read on for some ideas on managing your phobias at sea and in port.
The Psychology of Fear
Fear is one of the most primal human emotions, consisting of both a physiological and an emotional response. Fear is experienced uniquely by everyone. Read on for more information on the psychology of fear.
Fear is one of the most primal human emotions, consisting of both a physiological and an emotional response. Fear is experienced uniquely by everyone. Read on for more information on the psychology of fear.
Top 10 Common Specific Phobias
The full list of specific phobias is virtually limitless, consisting of anything that someone might fear. However, some phobias are fairly common. Read on for information on ten of the most common phobias.
The full list of specific phobias is virtually limitless, consisting of anything that someone might fear. However, some phobias are fairly common. Read on for information on ten of the most common phobias.
Are You At Risk for a Phobia?
Researchers have identified several risk factors that may make phobias more likely to develop. Find out if you are at risk here.
Researchers have identified several risk factors that may make phobias more likely to develop. Find out if you are at risk here.
What Is a Phobia?
Phobias can be defined as intense and irrational fears. Here you will find information to help you understand what phobias are and how they are treated.
Phobias can be defined as intense and irrational fears. Here you will find information to help you understand what phobias are and how they are treated.
Psychological and Emotional Effects of Phobias
Beyond the obvious impact of a phobia, there can be numerous additional impacts on your life. Find out more here.
Beyond the obvious impact of a phobia, there can be numerous additional impacts on your life. Find out more here.