Imagine this: nausea, cramping, faintness, rapid heartbeat, clammy palms, increasing levels of anxiety and panic. That’s how people with hemophobia, or a phobia of blood, feel when they see or even think about blood. It’s a phobia that’s associated with something that most people are queasy around, but it’s more than just discomfort – it’s […]
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For children, and some adults, a fear of sports might be linked to several other root causes including a fear of failure, a fear of losing, or fear of getting hurt. All of these fears and insecurities might contribute, or even combine, into a fear or phobia of sports. A fear of participating in sports […]
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Tantrums. Laundry. Work. Traffic. Finances. Emotional needs. Housekeeping. School. When you’re a mum, you might experience all of these stressors, and more, on a daily basis. Whether you have a dirty house, a hefty daycare bill, or trouble balancing work life and home life, being a mom can come with many worries attached. When you’re […]
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Be aware that your fear of the dentist is normal. There is no reason to be embarrassed by your fear of the dentist. Many people around the world share this phobia. It shouldn’t keep you from getting proper dental care, which can have serious effects on your health and ability to socialise. • Most guidelines […]
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Is your fear of driving preventing you from taking your children to the park, the zoo, to play with their friends? Is your fear of driving preventing you from going on shopping trips or to a sporting event? Is your fear of driving preventing you from applying for a job that involves driving? A phobia […]
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