Fear FactorUnderstanding Phobias: What They Are and Why They Happen ...overlook the triggers. Therefore, it is advisable to seek help from mental health professionals, per Medical News Today: “Most phobias can be cured with appropriate treatment. Phobias are highly treatable,... By Anubhuti Matta
So Many PeopleHere’s How You Cope With a Fear of Crowded Spaces ...unrealistic fear of an object, person, animal, activity or situation,” according to Harvard Health. Phobias could occur due to brain malfunctions, genetic influences, or previous traumatic events. Phobias, according to... By Aditi Murti
Mind ControlImagination Can Be Used to Control Fear A new study of the brain’s response to threats suggests a way to overcome phobias and anxieties that draws on the power of imagination — but not in the conventional,... By Liesl Goecker
Never Let Me GoAll You Need to Know About Dependent Personality Disorder ...illness, or separation anxiety during childhood, especially if one’s upbringing discourages independence, are considered risk factors. Similarly, family history of generalized anxiety disorders or phobias also puts one at a... By Devrupa Rakshit
What's So Funny?Is This Normal? “I Make Terrible Jokes When I’m Nervous” In this series, we dig into our strange phobias, fixations, and neuroses, and ask ourselves — Is This Normal? When I met my partner’s family for the first time, I was... By Devrupa Rakshit
Night OwlsIs This Normal? “I Am Most Productive at Night” In this series, we dig into our strange phobias, fixations, and neuroses, and ask ourselves — Is This Normal? Never have I gotten as much work done in the morning as... By Devrupa Rakshit
Silence Please?Is This Normal? “I Hate Music” In this series, we dig into our strange phobias, fixations, and neuroses, and ask ourselves — Is This Normal? Do you remember that scene from Dear Zindagi, where Alia Bhatt’s character... By Devrupa Rakshit
One Thing At A TimeIs This Normal? “I Can’t Multitask” In this series, we dig into our strange phobias, fixations, and neuroses, and ask ourselves — Is This Normal? When I was in college, I noticed a friend writing a research... By Devrupa Rakshit
Eating Paper? No Papa.Is This Normal? “I Like Eating Paper” In this series, we dig into our strange phobias, fixations, and neuroses, and ask ourselves — Is This Normal? I’ve liked the taste of paper since I was a kid. While... By Devrupa Rakshit
"I'm So Sorry"Is This Normal? “I Apologize To Inanimate Objects” In this series, we dig into our strange phobias, fixations, and neuroses, and ask ourselves — Is This Normal? I stepped on a doormat last week and immediately felt so apologetic... By Devrupa Rakshit
Party Of OneIs This Normal? “I Hate Parties” In this series, we dig into our strange phobias, fixations, and neuroses, and ask ourselves — Is This Normal? Most people in my social circle who’ve had access to healthcare are... By Devrupa Rakshit
All In My HeadIs This Normal? “I Imagine Friendships With Fictional Characters” In this series, we dig into our strange phobias, fixations, and neuroses, and ask ourselves — Is This Normal? Hermione used to be a good friend of mine when I was... By Devrupa Rakshit
Living In A MovieIs This Normal? “I Experience Life As if I’m Watching Myself in a Movie” In this series, we dig into our strange phobias, fixations, and neuroses, and ask ourselves — Is This Normal? Do you sometimes feel like your life is a movie — as... By Devrupa Rakshit
Not A Quitter!Is This Normal? “I Can’t Quit a Book Even After I’ve Lost Interest in It” In this series, we dig into our strange phobias, fixations, and neuroses, and ask ourselves — Is This Normal? Here’s an unpopular opinion: I continued reading The Lord of the Rings... By Devrupa Rakshit
I'll Take It In My RoomIs This Normal? ‘I Don’t Like to Eat in Front of Other People’ In this series, we dig into our strange phobias, fixations, and neuroses, and ask ourselves — Is This Normal? I find it incredibly stressful to eat large meals around people. Chips... By Devrupa Rakshit
Contagious TearsIs This Normal? “I Tear Up Every Time I Try to Pacify Someone Who’s Crying” In this series, we dig into our strange phobias, fixations, and neuroses, and ask ourselves — Is This Normal? I’ve never been good at mollifying a crying friend — primarily because... By Devrupa Rakshit
Help NeededAll You Need to Know About Social Anxiety ...with separation anxiety, specific phobias, selective mutism, and others. Related on The Swaddle: For People With Social Anxiety Disorder, Everyday Interactions Are a Source of Fear Unlike how it can... By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Happier With My HeadphonesIs This Normal? “I Hate Concerts” In this series, we dig into our strange phobias, fixations, and neuroses, and ask ourselves — Is This Normal? By some inexplicable law of the universe, almost everyone I know is... By Devrupa Rakshit
