Fear is an emotion. It is generally induced when the subject perceives a threat. Phobia is the Greek word for ‘fear’ and can be defined as the “excessive or unreasonable fear of an object, place or situation. The difference between fear and phobia Does that mean that fear and phobia are one and the same? The answer, according to experts, is NO. There is a subtle … [Read more...]

Under certain circumstances, each of us is capable of developing an intense fear or phobia of something, someone or a situation. The reason behind phobias is not genetic; rather they are triggered by life circumstances or events. There is no proven drug phobia treatment but certain medicines can be prescribed to cure your fear and relieve anxiety. However, the … [Read more...]

Phobias are distressing emotions initiated by out-of-proportion-fears, both real and imaginary. To the sufferer, a phobia can seem unbearable or even life-threatening, while others might find these strange and bizarre phobias quite fascinating. Today, we will show you some of the most common phobias in the world, so sit back and be prepared to be equally terrified, … [Read more...]

Celebrities are adept at covering up their insecurities and fears. Just like layers of makeup cover up their age spots and wrinkles, a false bravado helps cover up their insecurities. Sure their designer clothes and million dollar accessories tend to throw us off - we simply assume that nothing ever touches these people. And yet, many are known to suffer from … [Read more...]

Before showing you some of the reported phobia statistics and facts, I should tell you that there are different types of phobias, which is why I have divided these statistics into social phobias and specific phobias. First, let us look at a few facts and statistics that involves social phobias. Social phobia facts and … [Read more...]