Have you ever felt your heart race at the sight of tiny holes clustered together? Or maybe you've experienced a surge of ...

Clusters of tiny holes or bumps can spark strong aversion in people with trypophobia, a condition researchers link more to disgust and fear than real threat. Common textures, such as coral or seed ...

A woman who is terrified of lines and holes “suffered in silence” for more than 30 years before speaking about her phobia, afraid people would think that she was a “freak”. Samantha Harradine has ...

Explore the rising prevalence of extreme phobias, their impact on lives, and the importance of early intervention and ...

Everyone is afraid of something—it’s what makes us human. From being scared of certain animals and objects to specific situations, the list of fears that people can have is endless. Though fears ...

Phobias represent a complex category of anxiety disorders that extend far beyond typical fears, creating overwhelming psychological responses that can severely limit individuals’ ability to function ...