Day: August 15, 2019

What Are Phobias?

Woman sitting in the fetal position inside a giant glass jar

We’ve all heard the term “phobia”. Perhaps we’ve even joked with friends about having certain phobias, like arachnophobia (fear of spiders). Ultimately, however, phobias are no laughing matter and they are a serious anxiety disorder that currently affects 19 million Americans.  The way phobias are often portrayed indicates that many people don’t fully understand what… Read more