Humans have always been creatures of instinct, constantly attuned to the dangers lurking around them. But in today’s world, ...

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MDEntomophobia is an irrational and persistent fear of bugs. Those with a fear of insects ...

How bestselling author MG Leonard turned a fear of creepy crawlies into her vocation - plus tips on how to deal with your own ...

For as long as I can remember I have been afraid of spiders. The little ones pose no problems, but the large ones, with their fat bodies, beady eyes and long legs, fill me with dread.

Most of us walk out of our childhoods with core fears—abandonment, strong emotions, being seen, being invisible. Here are tips on how to upgrade the mental software.

Once a person seeks help, they will be prescribed behavioural treatment - which usually involves confronting their phobia or 'exposure'. For example, someone with arachnophobia (fear of spiders ...

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with studies in different countries finding that spider phobias affect between 2.7% and 9.5% of the population. Natural environment: A fear of heights, a fear of water, and a fear of storms are ...

(Submitted photo) Phobias can exist around almost anything (i.e. spiders, heights, storms, needles, clowns, etc.) and tend to persist even if you know logically the fear is irrational, such as ...