Medically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MD Key Takeaways Sidonglobophobia is a specific phobia where people fear cotton ...

Who's afraid of the dark? Plenty of people, both children and adults. But when does uneasiness at night or when the lights go out shift from something that's unpleasant to a clinical phobia? While ...

Thalassophobia is a fear of large bodies of water, such as oceans, seas, and lakes. Phobias are a type of anxiety disorders. Thalassophobia is an example of what experts call specific phobias. These ...

If you suffer from thalassophobia—the fear of deep bodies of water—we suggest that you skip this post… unless you want to dip your toes in some exposure therapy.

For millions of people, air travel is a routine part of life. But for others, the thought of stepping onto a plane sparks intense anxiety or even panic. Known as aerophobia — or more simply, fear of ...