Phobias come in many forms: Some people fear spiders while others fear flying on a plane. But the one thing they all have in common is that they're irrational, according to one phobia specialist. "A ...

Megalophobia is a fear of big things like buildings or animals. People with megalophobia can feel panic and avoid big objects. Megalophobia can affect relationships and job opportunities. Megalophobia ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A clinical psychologist unpacks the difference between fears and phobias. (Getty Creative stock photo) (LaylaBird via Getty Images ...

And, similar to other phobia-related research, it was found that coulrophobia decreases with age. But the study produced some interesting results. Contrary to what you would expect, having a negative ...

Arachnophobia is an extreme fear of spiders and other arachnids. It can cause symptoms such as sweating, dizziness, and nausea. Treatments may include therapies such as exposure therapy. It is one of ...

Whether it’s the neighborhood dog or being alone in the dark, all of us have fears in our lives. And fears are quite normal, says Simon A. Rego, PsyD. “Fear is healthy. It gives you an evolutionary ...

This was no monotone metaphor, either. The phobia in hydrophobia was not just about fear. It pictured American slavery as a vicious, inhuman, rampaging beast, surrendered to a furious insanity. An ...

Danielle Marie sat with a book in her hands and rock music blaring in her headphones. She answered “yes, yes, yes” to the nurse’s questions, barely hearing them. Then, a swab of alcohol, a quick prick ...