In recent years, scientific research has been able to confirm that the anxiety disorder Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD) is more common than originally thought. According to recent reports by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 1.2% of all US adults have been diagnosed with OCD – with over 80% of the affected suffering moderate to […]
Posts in the Phobias category:
Heliophobia is a fear of the sun
Heliophobia is the irrational fear of light, specifically sunlight. The word “helio-” comes from Greek, meaning “sun”, and “-phobia” means fear. As such, heliophobia is defined as an irrational phobia or dread of the sun. Heliophobia is a largely irrational fear. The sun provides life to all on Earth. However, we all understand that the […]
Cynophobia is the fear of dogs
The term comes from Greek kyōn, a kind of dog, and phobos, fear. The English word cynophobia came into use in the early 19th century; before that time it was usually called ‘canine phobia.’ It is one of the most common phobias, and affects about 10% of people. There are many possible causes: […]
Ichthyophobia, The fear of fish
Ichthyophobia is a mental health condition defined as the fear of fish or anything that resembles a fish. We are not aware of any clinical studies to confirm the existence or prevalence of this particular phobia, although it is commonly found in people who have other fears related to animals and water (e.g., aquaphobia). […]
Trichotillomania Sufferers pull out hair from various body parts
Trichotillomania is a disorder that affects millions of people every year. It is characterized by the urge to pull out some or all of your hair on various parts of your body, usually the eyebrows, eyelashes or scalp. The disorder typically begins during childhood or adolescence and can continue into adulthood. It is more common […]