by Christopher Paul Jones | 13th December 2024 | anxiety, fear, Metal health, phobia, stress
Glossophobia (fear of public speaking) is often named one of the most common phobias, ranking above heights, spiders, and even death. It impacts approximately 23% of people, with 57% of women being affected compared to 39% of men. Whether it’s presenting to a room...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 31st October 2024 | anxiety, fear, over thinking, phobia, stress
As the evenings draw in, the allure of cosy, softly lit rooms grows; however, for some, so does the unease from darker streets and eerie silhouettes. Nyctophobia is a prevalent anxiety that can disrupt the lives of many, limiting their ability to enjoy the...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 16th July 2024 | anxiety, bugs, fear, Metal health, phobia
Summer may bring sunshine and longer days for some, but for others, it also means a dreaded increase in bugs. It’s thought that around 6% of the general population have a phobia of insects (or entomophobia).[1] This intense aversion isn’t just about the insects...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 20th June 2024 | anxiety, fear, Metal health, phobia
Fear of failure (atychiphobia) is a common issue that affects countless people worldwide and influences many minor and major life choices. It is a paradoxical force that motivates us to excel yet also creates huge, invisible, powerful barriers against getting things...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 19th May 2024 | anxiety, fear, Metal health, phobia
Phobias—defined as intense and irrational fears—affect millions of people worldwide. They can range from common anxieties, like a fear of heights, to unusual ones, like a fear of buttons. Despite their diversity, some phobias share common roots in thousands of years...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 16th April 2024 | anxiety, Metal health, phobia
Fear, phobias and anxiety disorders affect millions around the world every day. However, there’s more to these conditions than the immediate stress and panic they cause; they can also have a deep-rooted, long-term impact on our minds and bodies. Our mental and...