Self-esteem issues are commonly known in today’s society. With so much expectation and pressure coming from every direction, it’s no wonder that many people have trouble with their confidence. While some of them have friends and family who notice and support them, many others are left to their own devices…
What does science say about the effects of anxiety and fear on the brain? What happens on the physiological level when we experience these nasty sensations? From a religious perspective, fear is a product of ignorance. People are not aware of their true nature. They don’t know that they are…
What if the cause of phobias has to do with the fact that our ancestors' fears are passed down to us through the DNA memory? The more we understand about the world around us, the more baffled we are. Even though scientists have previously speculated on the existence of genetic…
On November 21st, 2005, at 1:30 p.m, I was diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, or malignant pleural mesothelioma. My doctor told me it was “cancer”, but all I could hear was that I might not be able to raise my brand new baby girl. My daughter was only 3½ months old…
Your nose may be able to warn you about the impending death, according to new research from top behavioral and psychology scientists. Our sense of smell serves a multitude of purposes. From the simple act of telling us when we've overcooked our meal to the complicated nuance of helping us…
Avoidant personality disorder (APD) is not just the everyday worries that the majority of us suffer from. We all fear rejection and embarrassment in social situations, these are classed as normal feelings, but what if you had a lifelong and deeply ingrained fear of being rejected that was so rooted…
Fear and anxiety will make you feel alone in a world with scary people, at least that was how I felt. I have anxiety disorder, along with a couple other disorders I’d rather not talk about at the moment, and so I am alone still… but I’m learning. I know what…
There is an enormous difference between disliking the dentist and having dental phobia. No one gets excited about a visit to the dentist. In fact, most people do not like it. However, if you are one of the four percent of American adults who suffer from dental phobia, you might…
