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Discover all about trypophobia-the strange condition that affects quite a lot of people in the world.

Virtual Reality: New, Promising Tool for Reducing Fears and Phobia in Autism

Virtual Reality: New, Promising Tool for Reducing Fears and Phobia in Autism

Scientists used virtual reality environments to augment cognitive behavioral therapy for fears and phobias in autistic adults.

Sharing Childbirth Experience on Social Media May Up Pregnancy Phobia

Sharing Childbirth Experience on Social Media May Up Pregnancy Phobia

New parents who share their childbirth experience on online forums and social media platforms like Facebook could be driving the rise in tokophobia, a terror of pregnancy and childbirth leading to more abortions or C-section requests.

Tooth Decay More Likely to Occur in People who Have a Phobia of Dentists

Tooth Decay More Likely to Occur in People who Have a Phobia of Dentists

People who have a phobia of dentists are more likely to have a tooth decay or missing tooth, reveals study.

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Psychotherapy may Restore Brain Changes in Patients Suffering from Social Phobia

Psychotherapy may Restore Brain Changes in Patients Suffering from Social Phobia

Nearly one in 10 people are affected by social anxiety disorder -- defined as when fears and anxiety in social situations significantly impair everyday life.

Talk Therapy can Effectively Treat Social Phobia

Talk Therapy can Effectively Treat Social Phobia

Structured talk therapy or cognitive alone has the potential to cure social phobia or social anxiety disorder.

55-Year-Old Diabetic Woman With Severe Needle Phobia Undergoes Pancreas Transplant

55-Year-Old Diabetic Woman With Severe Needle Phobia Undergoes Pancreas Transplant

In fear of needles, diabetic woman undergoes pancreatic transplant to avoid injecting insulin everyday.

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Fear Of Illness Phobia Causes Angelina Jolie Syndrome

Fear Of Illness Phobia Causes Angelina Jolie Syndrome

A person with Angelina Jolie Syndrome takes possible attempts to prevent even hypothetical diseases that they may not even be at risk for.

Social Phobia Linked to Production of Surplus Serotonin in Our Brain

Social Phobia Linked to Production of Surplus Serotonin in Our Brain

Patients with social phobia produced too much serotonin in a part of the brain's fear centre, the amygdala, which makes the patient more anxious.

Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Headset Used to Treat People With Phobia

Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Headset Used to Treat People With Phobia

A 3D display device allows user to experience virtual world, while a therapist can use tablet to increase or decrease exposure according to the person’s need.

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Phobias Associated With Unconscious Conflict

Phobias Associated With Unconscious Conflict

There is a causal link between unconscious conflict, and the conscious symptoms experienced by people with anxiety disorders, according to a University of Michigan professor.

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Phobias - Facts, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention

Phobias - Facts, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention

A phobia is an irrational and exaggerated fear of an object or a situation that in reality, poses little or no actual danger.