Tag Archives: phobias

Trypophobia: Do We All Have a Fear of Holes?

Current findings indicate that significant numbers of people throughout the world may have a phobia called trypophobia, which is characterized by an unusual revulsion to the visual appearance of clustered holes or hole-like shapes, such as those found in certain plant species or in groupings of soap bubbles. In a study published in August 2013 […]

Understanding Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia is a serious psychiatric disorder that afflicts millions of adults. If you or someone you love struggles with agoraphobia, you know that it can be a severely debilitating disorder. Individuals with this disorder are frequently portrayed as having "a fear of everything." However, the underlying issue for agoraphobics is the often paralyzing fear that […]