The Science Of Phobias

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

Here's how phobias work.
There are two parts to your mind - one that thinks, and one that feels.
The thinking part is the conscious, rational mind that you are using now as you read this.
The feeling part is the unconscious, emotional mind. It takes care of automatic tasks like regulating the heart, controlling pain and managing [...]

Driving You Crazy: Driving Phobia And Its Treatment

Sunday, November 18th, 2007

It’s a surprise to most people &ndash including those that suffer from it &ndash that driving phobia is one of the most common phobias.
This is because it’s a hidden phobia: sufferers are embarrassed by it so they go to great lengths to accommodate and conceal their fear. And they think they are alone. But they [...]