Phobias are a fascinating, and sometimes bizarre, aspect of human psychology. While some fears, like of heights or spiders, are quite common, others are much more unusual and can even seem ...

If you have any phobias that prevent you from leading your fullest life, please seek help from a doctor or mental health professional. You’ve no doubt heard of claustrophobia – the fear of ...

Agrizoophobia, specifically the fear of wild animals, means that zoos, safaris, or even your backyard can feel like Jurassic Park. Alektorophobia - Fear of Chickens Credit: pixabay ...

Credit: iStockphoto If someone has zoophobia, the sweeping fear of animals, everything from pigeons to porcupines, can trigger a response. Since birds fall under that umbrella, this fear can make ...