Monthly Archives: December 2009

Emetophobia: A Fear Of Becoming Ill

If you were to peruse over the extensive list of human fears and phobias, you would likely come across a fear known as emetophobia, a phobia is better known and roughly translated as a fear of becoming ill. This might … Continue reading →

What Causes The Fear Of Strangers?

The official and medical name for people with a fear of strangers is Xenophobia. This not only covers people who have a fear of strangers, but also for people afraid of foreigners and other people different to themselves. Xeno means … Continue reading →

Can You Cure A Phobia?

People say the only way to cure a phobia is to slowly face the fear behind them. Don’t be overwhelmed when you read this. It’s only natural that we’d want to be free of the chains our phobia’s imprisoned us … Continue reading →

How To Overcome Your Fear Of Taking Tests

There are millions of students world wide who experience a fear of taking tests. If taking a test causes you anxiety, you are definitely not alone. The following paragraphs will provide some useful information to help students overcome these fears. … Continue reading →