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What Are Phobias?
Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA phobia is a type of anxiety disorder that involves intense, ongoing fear of a certain object, situation, activity, or environment. There are three main...
Understanding the Fear of Doctors (Iatrophobia)
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMedically reviewed by Stephanie Hartselle, MD Fear of doctors or iatrophobia is a type of anxiety disorder where a person has an extreme fear of doctors....
What Is Thalassophobia?
Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThalassophobia refers to an intense, overwhelming, and persistent fear of the ocean and other deep bodies of water. The word “thalassophobia” comes from...
What Is Fear of Strangers (Xenophobia)?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 2 years agoXenophobia is a persistent, intense fear of strangers. A fear of strangers is a specific phobia, which is a type of anxiety disorder in the "Diagnostic...
Kyra Sedgwick says she has a phobia of talking cartoon food. What do psychologists say?
TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoKyra Sedgwick is supportive of her husband Kevin Bacon's career, but she just revealed that she once...
What Causes a Fear of Success?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMedically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Those who experience fear of success often struggle with feeling like imposter syndrome or fear of not being...
How to Address Scopophobia and Anxiety
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 4 months agoMedically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MD Scopophobia, or scoptophobia, is the fear of being stared at or looked at. It makes people anxious and more...
What Is Trypophobia?
Health via Yahoo News· 12 months agoTrypophobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational and intense fear of or discomfort with clusters of holes, bumps, or repetitive...
What Is Fear of Halloween?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 2 years agoHalloween can be a spooky, even scary, holiday. A fear of Halloween, or samhainophobia, is a real phobia. It’s an intense and persistent fear of the...
Understanding the Different Types of Anxiety Disorders
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 1 month agoThere are several types of anxiety disorders, and knowing which you're experiencing can help treat...
