Strange Phobias , That Actually Exist. We're all afraid of something, but being scared and having a phobia aren't one in the ...

Everybody’s afraid of something. Whether it be flying, public speaking, spiders or the dreaded dentist, we all have things that make us squirm. When that fear becomes strong enough and irrational ...

As an ICU nurse and EMT, Kathy Machuga has seen it all, and yet she is still scared to death of going to the dentist. "It is like anxiety on steroids," she said. "It's a terrible thing. I cannot ...

Everyone is afraid of something—it’s what makes us human. From being scared of certain animals and objects to specific situations, the list of fears that people can have is endless. Though fears ...

It’s not easy moving through the world when you’re terrified of electricity. “Donna,” 45, a writer, knows that better than most. Get her in the vicinity of an appliance or a light switch or – all but ...

For many people, flipping the calendar to “October” is a sign of festive and fun holidays to come. October is the time of year (for my Northern Hemisphere friends) when the heat of summer gives way to ...

There is always an argument about whether a particular psychological trait or symptom is genetic in origin or a product of environment. This is known as the “nature vs. nurture” debate. Most times the ...

(WHDH) — With spooky season upon us, people’s phobias can become more prevalent. YourLocalSecurity analyzed the most-searched phobias in each state to learn what gets under peoples’ skin. The study ...