Another reason I hate to leave the house is my fear of throwing up in public. Similar to my fear of fainting in public, it’s often that I get that queasy nauseous feeling that makes me think I could vomit. I don’t think I have full-blown emetophobia, which is the official name for fear of …
If you are afraid of being carjacked, you are certainly not alone. Depending on your location, carjackings might be a rather legitimate concern at this time. Where I live, I hear about armed carjackings almost daily. A person a few blocks from me was a victim in their own driveway. First of all, if an …
One of the reasons I don’t like to go anywhere is my fear of passing out in public. Until recently, I thought I was alone in this somewhat irrational fear of fainting when I leave the house. Like with most things, there are others out there who fear this! Turns out that people with an …
Walking the dog alone is a great way to connect with your four-legged family member. Unfortunately, it’s also a great way to get inside your own head. If you have any sort of tendency toward anxiety or a disorder like General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), it’s all too easy to get dragged down into the rabbit …
Fear of driving over bridges is common. I have it. My mom has it. I have friends who have it. Of course, those who don’t have this fear don’t really understand it. After all, bridges seem to be so safe. So sturdy. Why do people fear bridges? It’s hard to explain, but it essentially boils …
It’s more important than ever to protect your mental health these days. Controlling anxiety is an extra challenge lately. On top of our everyday stressors, 2020 has tossed us so many other reasons to worry, like the pandemic. Many people know what it’s like to deal with excess anxiety. Unfortunately, now many more people also …