The fear of flying is called aerophobia, and it’s quite common. Personally, even the thought of boarding an aircraft causes a pang of anxiety in me. However, this is one fear that is rewarding to overcome. Your world can literally open up tremendously once you get more comfortable with air travel. Understanding the Fear of …
Leaving
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 …
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 …
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 …
Scared of leaving pets home alone? You aren’t the only one. Many people are concerned when it comes to leaving their house without their beloved pets in tow. Since going out sans pets is an annoying reality of life, let’s try to identify why we have these fears and what we might be able to …