Tag: anxiety

31 Days of Fear. 29. Fear of Mirrors.

what is it about mirrors that makes some of us uneasy? Why do they inspire dread in ways that other everyday objects rarely do?

31 Days of Fear – 28. Fear of Snakes

The origins of ophidiophobia trace back to our earliest ancestors, who lived in environments where snakes posed a real threat to survival.

31 Days of Fear – 27. Fear of Blood

Haemophobia affects more people than one might think, with some studies estimating that around three to four per cent of the population experiences some level of blood phobia

31 Days of Fear – 25. Astraphobia

thunderstorms tap into some of our deepest fears about safety and control.

Why Kids Fear the Dark and Hidden Monsters

Who hasn’t been terrified by the sight of a closet door creaking open or a hand reaching out from under the bed in a horror film?

31 Day’s of Fear – 23. Fear of the Dark

In the absence of light, time can seem to stretch on forever. This distortion of time can increase feelings of dread, as it feels like we are trapped in the moment, unable to escape. This is why nights can seem longer when we’re afraid or anxious..