KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — No matter where they came from, having a fear or phobia can drastically alter the quality of your life, and it is time to finally face them. Fears are considered a part of ...

Ever catch yourself feeling anxious around something others consider completely harmless? That inexplicable chill down your spine when confronted with certain objects, situations, or even natural ...

Fear is a natural instinct that helps protect us from harm, but some phobias go way beyond the realm of common fears. Have you ever wondered about the unusual and bizarre fears that some people might ...

Ask almost anyone you meet and they’ll claim they have a phobia of some kind—whether a simple common fear, like fear of spiders, or a seemingly irrational fear, such as a fear of buttons, or even wool ...

Psychotherapy, which some people may call talk therapy, is a common treatment option for people with phobias. There are different types of psychotherapy, including exposure therapy and cognitive ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Raise your hand if your child has experienced fears at bedtime that a monster might be lurking somewhere in their room, perhaps ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Everyone is afraid of something—it’s what makes us human. From being scared of certain animals and objects to specific situations, ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...