Irrational thinking is at the root of much emotional distress people experience. What we think we must have today may not even be what we want tomorrow. To become more tolerant of life’s unpredictable ...
Emotions serve important functions in our lives, not only to influence our well-being but also how we relate to others. We enter life crying and screaming, and although we eventually learn to keep ...
The holiday travel season is right around the corner, and what better time than now to face your travel fears — especially your irrational ones? Sienna Hart’s phobia is losing her passport. She ...
This isn't just about wanting a partner; it's about a deep-seated anxiety that often stems from societal expectations, biological clocks, and even past relational traumas. Understanding why this fear ...
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When fear takes over your life

By Dr Vasilios SilivistrisPhobias (from the Greek fovos, meaning fear) are intense, irrational fears of objects or situations that pose little real danger. Unlike ordinary anxiety, phobias are ...