Phobias (from the Greek word for fear, Phobos) are categorised as anxiety disorders. While anxiety is a normal response to the possibility of the existence of danger, it’s 'fight or flight' mechanism can also spiral out of proportion to a...
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What is a phobia? A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. An estimated 10 million people living in the UK, and 19 million people in America, have phobias. Phobias can affect anyone regardless of age, sex, and social background. A phobia is an...
If you have anxiety, you’ll know that it can affect you any time of year. For many, summer brings unique challenges, especially if you experience panic attacks or agoraphobia. The temperature itself can trigger fears of passing out, BBQs and other...
Phobias can be one of the most traumatising experiences a person can ever go through. You have an unreasonable fear of something, and you’ll do anything to avoid that thing. You’ll go to great lengths to avoid it, possibly even putting...
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365 new days means 365 new chances. So, it’s the beginning of a new year and a chance to make positive changes. If there’s something you’d like to improve or change then now is the ideal time. If you’re in a job that leaves...
I grew up with an acute phobia of balloons, fireworks, motorbikes etc. loud noises in general that I felt my ears couldn't cope with. Whilst most faded, the phobia of balloons has become more intense as I have grown up. The unpredictability, the...
Dogs have long been considered man's best friend and for most people, it is probably very true. However, not everyone can be counted in this group, as there are in fact many people who do not feel comfortable around dogs. For even a smaller group of...
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Fearful beliefs tend to start when the adults around us shout out in panic, or reprimand us in some way; “Don’t eat that its dirty, ugh!”. We can literally build allergies to foods and our environment through learned fear, as the...
There aren’t many people out there who feel totally OK at the sight of blood but, for some, just the description of it is enough to make them feel unwell or even faint. If this sounds like you, know that you’re not alone. When we look at our...
Here are ten ways to cope with anxiety: Back to basics – Having a healthy diet that provides us with vitamins and minerals (especially vitamin B complex, which protects the nervous system) and early nights to get good quality sleep. Drink...
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