First, let me start by stating that I am not offering advice to those who are living with mental illness. This post is offered to those of us who occasionally notice that we are feeling anxious or ...

Fear is an emotion and like all emotions, it is sending you a message about what you are pereceiving in your environment. Fear can be one of the more difficult emotions to decipher especially when you ...

For most of us, our childhoods leave us afraid in some way. Not just of spiders or heights but core fears that affect our relationships, limit our options, and shape our behaviors in major ways.

Fear of heights is called acrophobia. It is a particular anxiety disorder that is manifested by a fear of heights that is irrational. People who suffer acrophobia have extreme anxiety or panic attacks ...

Think of something that scares you. Your heart starts to pound, you break into a sweat, your muscles start to tense. This classic fear response is important so that you can take action - “fight or ...

Fear can sometimes take over your thoughts, especially when you are feeling down. It’s worth asking if fear actually spreads and how, and what you can do to manage it—especially when your fear comes ...

Thalassophobia is a fear of large bodies of water, such as oceans, seas, and lakes. Phobias are a type of anxiety disorders. Thalassophobia is an example of what experts call specific phobias. These ...

Because seizures in epilepsy can be unpredictable, you may experience persistent worry that affects your daily life and overall well-being. Practical strategies such as identifying your seizure ...