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What should I do if I can’t overcome my fear?

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What should I do if I can't overcome my fear?

Illustration: Olivier Heiligens Not everyone with a phobia can pinpoint the exact moment when their phobia started, but in 36-year-old Kelly’s case, the cause is clear. When I was six years old, I came home from school to find that my pet bird had escaped from its cage. Kelly had a Barbie doll head that … Read more

Summer storms can bring more than thunder and lightning and often cause anxiety

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Summer storms can bring more than thunder and lightning and often cause anxiety

Summer storms can bring more than thunder and lightning, and they often cause anxiety in children, adults, and even pets. Children often fear noise and uncertainty. For children, that fear can stem from noise or uncertainty. “The scariest thing is the noise,” said one child. Another child added: “When lightning and thunder are seconds apart.” … Read more