A fear of haunted houses may be a phobia if it causes severe symptoms or disrupts your daily life. Phobias can cause dizziness, a racing heart, nausea, and shortness of breath. Treatments for phobias ...

Fear rarely announces itself politely. It shows up as a racing heart at the sight of a spider in the bathtub, a sudden urge to bolt from a crowded elevator, or a knot in the stomach before a work ...

Some people fear snakes. Others cannot stand spiders, clowns, tight spaces, or the thought of something lurking just out of ...

Phobias can develop in a number of ways. Traumatic experiences can leave a lasting mark on one’s perception of what is and is not safe. Phobias can also be learned through social and cultural ...

Since his early 20s, Ryan has had a strong career in all things creative media, from online publications to TV organizations and beyond. He brings decades of video game knowledge and experience, ...

Even though horror movies trigger negative feelings such as fear and disgust, they are quite popular among many viewers. Similar to actual threatening stimuli, a horror movie activates the sympathetic ...

Horror movies play to our greatest fears and phobias. Which elements of horror movies scare us, and why? Fear of death. This is the ultimate fear, both existentially and psychologically. It isn’t ...

Most of us get a little frightened by a horror movie or a haunted house exhibit for Halloween. For many, that fear is part of the fun. But for others, it can be debilitating. So how can you tell ...