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Rationalizing Your Irrational Fears

December 17th, 2018 - Read more

Many people deal with irrational fears from time to time but for those with anxiety, they can become a powerful force. Irrational fears are something that can be difficult to escape because in some level an anxious person may know that their fears are unfounded. Coping with irrational fears is a challenge but it is …

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Too Scared to Sleep

October 18th, 2018 - Read more

There are many different factors that can come into play when someone has issues with sleep. Mental and physical health, stress and many other problems can contribute to difficulty falling and staying asleep. In some cases, sleep problems may be caused by issues with fear and anxiety that may be causing a person to stay …

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Zoophobia, Nosophobia, and Trypanophobia

May 10th, 2018 - Read more

There are many different categories of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders that can encompass a number of irrational fears. People with more general types of anxiety might feel afraid of a variety of situations but those that suffer from phobias have very specific fears. Phobias, although limited to very narrow issues can actually be just as, …

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How Phobias Stem from Severe Trauma

October 26th, 2017 - Read more

Specific phobias are complex psychological issues that are not completely understood in the medical field. From existing research, experts know that they can be caused by a number of different factors including genetic predisposition. Some individuals may not have a specific environmental cause for their phobia but in many cases, the fear can be caused …

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5 Common Types of Phobias You May Have

March 14th, 2017 - Read more

Do you suffer from one of the most common types of phobias? People really can be scared of their own shadows. Having a phobia of something can be devastating and can interfere with ordinary existence. Phobias limit a person’s ability to participate in personal and professional activities that others think are no big deal. But …

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