Have you ever felt your heart race at the sight of tiny holes clustered together? Or maybe you've experienced a surge of ...

In the 2007 horror film House of Fears (now streaming on Peacock!), a group of teenagers enters the titular haunted house the night before it is set to open. Once inside, they encounter a grisly set ...

Most of us know a person who can’t stand to be around vomit. The one who can’t hold your hair back when you’re sick from too many drinks at the bar. The one who avoids your kids in case they decide to ...

Phobias represent a complex category of anxiety disorders that extend far beyond typical fears, creating overwhelming psychological responses that can severely limit individuals’ ability to function ...

Other people with a severe phobia won't get blood drawn even though it's medically necessary. Sometimes, it's not known how phobias develop, but a traumatic event is typically the root of it, Gordon ...

Fear is an essential element of human survival, allowing us to avoid and respond to dangerous situations. But there are times when constant fear and anxiety can interfere with our ability to function.

Severe weather, like March 2, can spawn fear for a lot of North Texans. Storm anxiety, even weather-related phobias, can seem difficult to manage in the moment, but there are ways to cope. According ...

A childhood fear is a normal response, while a phobia is often an exaggerated, irrational, extreme response that prevents a child from functioning normally and enjoying their childhood. The fear ...

Wancy Y. Cho is a writer living in Chicago. When he’s not writing, you can be sure he and his dog Tiki are off on an adventure. Deborah Courtney, Ph.D., L.C.S.W., M ...