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Hemophobia – The Fear of Blood Explained
Some fears remain invisible to others but significantly complicate the person’s life. One of them is hemophobia, which belongs to the group of specific phobias. This condition can limit everyday life, interfere with timely visits to the doctor, and gradually build up inner tension.
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09.09.25
Psychology
Heliophobia – The Fear of Sunlight Explained
People often ask: “What is heliophobia, and how to distinguish it from a common dislike of heat?” For some, this word remains a medical term, for others — a reality when bright light triggers anxiety and a desire to hide.
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09.09.25
Psychology
Anemophobia (Fear of Air): Signs, Triggers, and How to Treat
“A stone resists the wind, no matter how small it is”. But people do not, for our minds and bodies can react with fear and panic to forces that cannot be controlled on their own. Stress, obsession, terror, dread – these are only a few of the emotions brought by the powers of nature since the earliest days of humankind.
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09.09.25
Psychology
Body Dysmorphophobia: The Fear of Flaws You Cannot See
The body is a vessel – beautiful by its own nature, regardless of the imagined flaws we may fixate on. This take has always been firmly embedded in philosophy: the Greeks, in particular, spoke of kalos kagathos, i.e., an ideal that united outer appearance (i.e., a physical form) with inner virtue (i.e., a character to explore).
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09.09.25
Psychology
Cynophobia: All You Need to Know About the Fear of Dogs
Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. Sometimes, however, this joy can be overshadowed by an overwhelming fear – the primal fear that any species can pose a threat to a human, no matter how friendly they may actually seem. The birth of a fear of dogs phobia is a serious moment, which, when left unaddressed, can turn into a major problem, aggravating the quality of life for good.
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09.09.25
Psychology
What is Gamophobia?
For some, marriage feels like safety — a steady kind of warmth, a reliable presence, and the comfort of knowing there’s someone walking through life right beside you. But for others, the mere thought of a wedding or a long-term union causes inner anxiety, sometimes turning into real panic.
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09.08.25
Psychology
What is Equinophobia?
Horses have accompanied humans for centuries — they have been used in wars, agriculture, sports, and art. For many people, horses represent freedom and harmony, yet for some, these same animals bring overwhelming anxiety.
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09.07.25
Psychology
What is Erotophobia?
Erotophobia is an irrational fear of sex, when thoughts of intimacy do not cause joyful excitement, but bring anxiety and panic. Some people's chests tighten when they see a scene in a movie, some avoid even friendly conversations about sex, and some refuse relationships so as not to face the possibility of intimate contact.
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09.07.25
Psychology
What is Ephebiphobia?
Ephebiphobia is not just a mild dislike, but an obsessive and irrational fear of teenagers, which can completely disrupt the usual rhythm of life. A person begins to avoid places where there are a lot of teenagers: shopping centers, cinemas, amusement parks, concerts, and sometimes even social networks.
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09.07.25
Psychology
How to Deal with Claustrophobia: Signs, Causes, and Remedies
When confined in fear, even the simplest situations may seem overly dangerous and threat-posing. They do overwhelm, though the reasons may remain obscure and, at times, unreasonable. Nonetheless, phobias do not need grounds to be based on – they thrive on perception rather than logic and can turn ordinary environments into places to avoid and be afraid of.
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09.05.25
