Anxiety Disorders and Phobias

 
 

Most Recent Phobias Articles

For Some, Fear Turns Into Phobia...
Phobias are persistent, irrational fears of certain objects or situations. A person who has a phobia is often so overwhelmed by their anxiety that they go to great lengths to avoid the feared object or situation. Nearly 5% of the nation's population...
"Shyness" or Social Phobia?
"By the time I was in my early twenties, every area of my life was affected. My fear expanded into even casual meetings with colleagues and to gatherings with friends. It eventually led to insomnia and weight loss. People couldn't believe that I...
Social Anxiety Disorder in Kids
Most children get nervous or feel varying degrees of anxiety in such situations as the first day of school, when they perform or make a presentation in front of an audience, or when they attend a party in which there are guests they don't know....
Fear of Flying?
Vulnerability to anxiety can stem from insufficient "self-soothing." When there is insufficient self-soothing, anxiety develops. When anxiety develops, our natural strategy is to get control of the situation we are in, and to change what is causing...
Is Social Phobia Keeping You From Enjoying Life?
Does being nervous or uncomfortable around other people keep you from doing things you want to do? Does being the center of attention make you feel nervous and self-conscious? Millions of Americans experience severe anxiety in a number of social...
Feeling Anxious About an Upcoming Social Event? Here Are 4 Easy Tips That Can Help
Useful suggestions for remaining poised in an anxiety-provoking social situation include:1. Practice ahead of time in front of a mirror--take a deep breath, relax your shoulders and "rehearse" your entrance, perhaps even how you'll respond when...