5 Signs It’s Social Phobia (Not Introversion)
Hey, Psych2Goers! Do you find yourself avoiding the crowd? Are you more comfortable alone? When friends describe you, they often call you an introvert. They…
There are many types of phobias ranging from fear of spiders to fear of height. This section aims to shed light on the various phobias and how to deal with them. It may include latest research on how to overcome certain phobias. Phobias is the irrational fear of something that severely impacts our ability to enjoy life or certain activities.
The Worst Threat to Mental Health that You’ve Never Heard of
Car metaphors are a pretty popular way to explain certain things, so let’s start there, eh? Let’s say an electrical issue in your car is…
6 Mysterious Phobias That Actually Exist
The Latin word phobia is directly descendent of the Greek word phobos, which means panic or fear. According to the American Psychological Association, a phobia is a persistent…
9 Common Phobias You’ve Probably Don’t Know Much About
What are some things that you are afraid of? Are there things or situations in your life that make you uncomfortable? Having fears and dislikes…
Trypophobia… The Fear of Holes
Does the sight of a honeycomb, sponges, or holes make you shaky and sick to your stomach? Do you feel discomfort and an urge to…
Why Inattentiveness Might Not Be the Most Important Part of ADHD
It’s a relief to see how discussion and visibility of ADHD has grown over time, however after spending a lot of time reading articles, watching…
6 Things to Know About Claustrophobia
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5 Signs of Anxious Depression
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5 main types of anxiety disorders
Introduction When it comes to anxiety, what do you think of? Perhaps excessive nervousness, fear, and worry may be the most common answers. However, anxiety…
7 Rare Phobias You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
When does a fear become a phobia? The American Psychological Association (2013) defines phobias as “extreme and irrational fears towards a certain stimulus that is…
7 Common Things We Tend to Fear
7 Common Things We Tend to Fear You would think the transition from childhood into adulthood would make all fears disappear. But, even in adulthood…
15 Unique Phobias Related to Food
It is generally accepted that phobias mostly appear by a combination of traumatic events and genetic factors. Phobias can be divided into Specific Phobias, Social…
Experiencing Life With Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Your everyday experience of and interactions with our world are shaped by the input received through your senses. While each one of us can be…
10 of the Most Bizarre and Shocking Psychological Disorders
When it comes to psychiatric disorders such as OCD or Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), the majority of people are likely to be at least somewhat…
A Look into Different Types of Anxiety
Everyone gets affected by anxiety. It is perfectly normal to feel stressed or anxious every now and then. These anxieties often help us manage our…
PHILOPHOBIA
-I don’t think we should hang out anymore -Why not? -I have philophobia Have you ever had this kind of a conversation with someone you…
7 Phobias: The Psychology of Fear
There is a good change that everyone has heard of a phobia at one time or another. Most people are familiar with the fear of…
