phobias
Anxiety Makes Me a Better Person
"Anxiety has made me ask for help, made me vulnerable, and deepened my friendships."
We Asked Scientists Why Clowns Freak Us the Hell Out
Since there's a new It coming out, we thought we'd get mentally prepared.
What It's Like to Have a Phobia of Talking
For sufferers of selective mutism, speaking is the most frightening thing in the world.
I Tried Using VR to Cure My Crippling Fear of Spiders
"A tank appeared on the table with a spider inside. It was black with a red stripe down its back. Pieter assured me it wasn't dangerous, but I felt very, very uncomfortable."
Why Do Statues of Humans Terrify Me? An Investigation
It all started with a horror movie, my confused parents and, ultimately, a urine-soaked My Buddy doll.
Scared of Public Speaking? This Audience Simulator Makes You Face Your Fear
A virtual audience in London cheers and jeers anxious performers in practice.
The Futility of Modern Fears
From an evolutionary perspective, our fear instincts make a lot of sense. But in our cozy modern-day lives, fear sometimes seems to do more harm than good.
My Fear of Vomit: The Nightmare of Living with Emetophobia
The one thought that completely invades my brain when I'm awake (and even, at times, in my sleep) is: "Will I vomit today?"
This Is How It Feels to Live with Severe Anxiety
My anxiety disorder can make me feel like I'm trapped in a cyclone of negative thoughts and fear. But thanks to the right treatments and techniques, I've discovered how to live my life.
I Have a Severe Phobia of Ugly People
An interview with a "cacophobe" called Richard who breaks out in a rash every time he sees someone he deems to be unattractive.