Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Fear and Phobias: A complete A-Z guide of phobias and how to overcome them
    Fear and Phobias: A complete A-Z guide of phobias and how to overcome them
    Fear and Phobias: A complete A-Z guide of phobias and how to overcome them
    Ebook125 pages1 hour

    Fear and Phobias: A complete A-Z guide of phobias and how to overcome them

    By Sarah Johnstone

    ()

    Read preview

    About this ebook

    The effects of fears and phobias can be devastating, causing people to completely avoid the situations that they fear most. At the extreme, fear can disable people's lives so much that it results in them becoming totally isolated to their own homes. Often fear can grow on fear, however, in this day and age, there is so much help available from professional people who are qualified and experienced in this subject, that there is no need for anybody to have to feel this way. Life is for living and fear shouldn't limit anybody's life or opportunities - fears and phobias can be overcome!

    Many people find it difficult to understand their anxiety disorder, or to explain it to others. This comprehensive A-Z guide to phobias, fears and anxieties provides valuable information about understanding fears and phobias, how to cope with panic attacks, and the different types of treatment available to help overcome phobias or significantly reduce the symptoms. Some of the sections included are:

    *Phobias and fears explained
    *Treatment for phobias and fears - help in overcoming and conquering fears.
    *How to treat, cope and deal with panic attacks
    *Social phobia
    *A-Z encyclopedia of the different types of fears and phobias
    *Fear poems by the author

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSarah Johnstone
    Release dateJul 23, 2011
    ISBN9781466159457
    Fear and Phobias: A complete A-Z guide of phobias and how to overcome them
    Author

    Sarah Johnstone

    Sarah Johnstone was born in the West Midlands, England. After many years of travelling, working for corporate companies and furthering her education, Sarah Johnstone now runs a successful web-authoring company producing a network of unique, text rich websites providing detailed information and interesting articles. Her company is involved with other types of work including content writing for other leading web-authoring companies and national UK distributors, web design for small businesses, the production of e-books, printed books, book covers, quiz questions and flashcards.

    Read more from Sarah Johnstone

    Related to Fear and Phobias

    Related ebooks

    Psychology For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • Article

      KILLER In The Cove

      Jul 7, 2021

      KILLER In The Cove
      4 min read

    • Article

      Margee Kerr Sociologist

      Oct 1, 2021

      Margee Kerr Sociologist
      5 min read

    • Article

      COPING WITH… A Phobia

      Jan 21, 2021

      COPING WITH… A Phobia
      1 min read

    • Article

      Surviving anxiety

      Mar 22, 2022

      Anxiety. It’s something that is being talked about a lot more, especially in recent times – and we’ve all experienced it at various levels during the past couple of years. We all know how that anxious feeling can manifest itself in our tumbling, turb

      3 min read

    • Article

      Medicalising Emotions

      Aug 14, 2019

      Medicalising Emotions
      9 min read

    • Article

      Reviews

      Aug 31, 2018

      “When it comes to our ecological, social, cultural and economic future, misplaced optimism is as dangerous as blind faith. What is needed is the courage to face the way things are, and the wisdom and imagination - informed by the best available evide

      4 min read

    • Article

      What Is Social Anxiety?

      Oct 22, 2015

      What Is Social Anxiety?
      6 min read

    • Article

      How To Overcome Trauma

      Feb 16, 2021

      MANY OF FEEL TRAUMATISED by the threat and repercussions of the pandemic – how they shape our experience of the present and what they may represent for the future. Emotional and psychological trauma is the result of extraordinarily stressful events t

      1 min read

    • Article

      Q&A: Ellen Vora

      Mar 4, 2022

      Why this book? Why now? When I meet a patient with anxiety, on some level, I’m excited. There is so much low-hanging fruit—so much we can do to improve anxiety. We were already in an epidemic of anxiety before the pandemic, and it’s fair to say the b

      3 min read

    • Article

      Q & A: Vora Ellen

      Mar 4, 2022

      Why this book? Why now? When I meet a patient with anxiety, on some level, I’m excited. There is so much low-hanging fruit—so much we can do to improve anxiety. We were already in an epidemic of anxiety before the pandemic, and it’s fair to say the

      3 min read

    • Article

      Peri - Natal Anxiety

      Dec 16, 2020

      It’s happened! After trying, waiting and hoping for a long time you’re finally pregnant. Maybe it’s an unplanned pregnancy, but a very welcome surprise. It’s an exciting time for you and your partner. There’s a lot to think about, and if you are like

      4 min read

    • Article

      Fear Factor

      Mar 17, 2021

      Fear Factor
      8 min read

    • Article

      How To Boost Your Emotional Immunity

      Jul 6, 2022

      If a mad scientist could come up with a vaccination that gave us emotional immunity, we would be all lining up no matter how long the wait. Alas, there is no such thing … or is there? None of us is immune to emotional pain, but we can build up our im

      7 min read

    • Article

      Resist That Scared-stiff Instinct

      Sep 29, 2022

      Fear. It is such a primal, instinctive emotion. Evolutionary psychologists theorise that over the millennia we have genetically bred this fear instinct, as natural selection favoured those who better sensed potential danger. So essential is this fear

      4 min read

    • Article

      Book Reviews

      Mar 1, 2020

      Award-winning journalist Johann Hari has suffered from depression since he was a child, and started taking antidepressants when he was a teenager. He was told that his problems were caused by a chemical imbalance in his brain. As an adult, and traine

      3 min read

    • Article

      Speak Your Mind

      Aug 25, 2023

      Speak Your Mind
      5 min read

    • Article

      Facing Up To Phobias

      Sep 16, 2021

      Facing Up To Phobias
      7 min read

    • Article

      Breaking Down Taboos

      Jan 13, 2022

      Breaking Down Taboos
      3 min read

    • Article

      Someone I Love Is Hurting

      Jan 24, 2023

      Someone I Love Is Hurting
      4 min read

    • Article

      The Impact Of Oppression

      Mar 16, 2021

      The Impact Of Oppression
      2 min read

    Related categories

    Reviews for Fear and Phobias

    0 ratings

    0 ratings0 reviews

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

      Book preview

      Fear and Phobias - Sarah Johnstone

      Fear and Phobias Index

      Authorname

      Smashwords Edition License Notes

      Acknowledgements

      Dedication

      Disclaimer

      Preface

      Author Biography

      Introduction to Fears and Phobias

      Treatment for Fears and Phobias

      How to Cope with Panic Attacks

      Social Phobia

      Poem Do Not Suffer Alone

      Poem Fear of Love

      Poem Your Fear is Irrational

      Poem Set Your Fears Free

      Fear of Abandonment

      Fear of Animals

      Fear of Balloons

      Fear of Bees

      Fear of Being Alone

      Fear of Big Words

      Fear of Birds

      Fear of Blood

      Fear of Bridges

      Fear of Bugs

      Fear of Cancer

      Fear of Cats

      Fear of Change

      Fear of Childbirth

      Fear of Children

      Fear of Clowns

      Fear of Commitment

      Fear of Cotton Balls

      Fear of Crime

      Fear of Crowds

      Fear of the Dark

      Fear of Death

      Fear of the Dentist

      Fear of the Doctors

      Fear of Dogs

      Fear of Dolls

      Fear of Driving

      Fear of Drowning

      Fear of Dying

      Fear of Eating

      Fear of Elevators

      Fear of Everything

      Fear of Failure

      Fear of Falling

      Fear of Fear

      Fear of Feet

      Fear of Fire

      Fear of Flying

      Fear of Food

      Fear of Germs

      Fear of Ghosts

      Fear of Hair

      Fear of Heights

      Fear of Holes

      Fear of Horses

      Fear of Insects

      Fear of Intimacy

      Fear of Leaving the House

      Fear of Love

      Fear of Marriage

      Fear of Mice

      Fear of Needles

      Fear of the Number Thirteen

      Fear of Numbers

      Fear of Open Spaces

      Fear of Pain

      Fear of People

      Fear of Pregnancy

      Fear of Public Speaking

      Fear of Rejection

      Fear of Sleep

      Fear of Snakes

      Fear of Spiders

      Fear of Strangers

      Fear of Success

      Fear of Technology

      Fear of Vomiting

      Fear of Water

      Fear of Women

      Fear of Words

      Fear of Work

      Fear of Writing

      ****

      Authorname

      Published by Sarah Johnstone at Smashwords

      ****

      Smashwords Edition License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      ****

      Acknowledgements

      I, Sarah Elizabeth Johnstone, would like to pay special thanks to the people that have helped me compile the information and content within this book, and for providing extensive research and knowledge in order to make the creation of this book possible. My special thanks goes to Linda Alchin and Marcus Tidmarsh of Siteseen Ltd for their outstanding support, dedication and ongoing faith in my ability. Melissa Russell for her extensive research and talent. Beverley Young of Pillar Box Print for creating the front page illustration for which she has given a very personal touch. I would like to thank all the people that have been involved with my study of phobias and fears, as I appreciate that some of the information that has been discussed with me about their specific fears is very personal and couldn't have been easy to share. I would also like to thank the therapists that I have consulted for the knowledges that they have provided me about fears, phobias and anxieties, and the different types of treatment available for people out there battling against their fears.

      ****

      Dedication

      I would like to say a big thank you to my parents for their much appreciated support throughout the years, when I myself have suffered from anxieties. For this I am eternally grateful.

      ****

      Disclaimer

      Limit of Liability and Disclaimer of Warranty: The publisher has used its best efforts in preparing this book, and the information provided as is. Sarah Elizabeth Johnstone makes no representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this book and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of fitness for any particular purpose and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage, including but not limited to, special, incidental, consequental, or other damages.

      Most fears and phobias are not serious, especially if they do not severely impact on your normal daily life. However, if your fears or phobias result in avoiding situations on a regular basis, preventing you from functioning or enjoying life, you should consider seeking medical advice. You should also consult your medical practitioner or doctor if your fear or phobia is intense and disabling, causing you anxiety, distress and panic. If you are in any doubt about your health or you experience any physical symptoms such as fainting, chest pains, blurred vision or palpitations, see your medical or health practitioner as soon as possible to eliminate any serious medical condition.

      ****

      Preface

      This book has been written in order to provide the reader with a comprehensive guide to the different fears and phobias that people across the world are having to deal with every single day. It provides detailed information about the anxieties and symptoms of fears and phobias, and the different types of treatment available to assist in conquering phobic disorders, or significantly reducing the symptoms.

      Some phobias can be so distressing to an individual that it can result in their lives being limited, or at the very worst, the individual becoming completely isolated from society. Many people live with their fears, without seeking help or advice. In this day and age, there is a vast amount of help available from very experienced people who are educated and qualified in this subject. The aim of this book of Fears and Phobias is to provide an understanding of the meaning and the underlying problems of anxieties, as well as the help and treatments that are available.

      ****

      Author Biography

      Sarah Elizabeth Johnstone, a website designer and eBook author, from The West Midlands, England, has a been a keen writer with an avid interest in English Literature for many years. Her favourite pass time is writing poetry, and she is dedicated to helping people with their general health and well-being.

      ****

      Introduction to Fears and Phobias

      Definition of a fear: A fear is defined as an unusual, unpleasant and nervous feeling of dread, fright, worry, concern, terror, dismay, panic, anxiety, stress, horror or tension. There are many different types of fears, they are extremely varied as they range from fears of people, objects and specific situations.

      Definition of a phobia: A phobia is defined as an extreme and exaggerated fear; an overwhelming sense of dread and intense anxiety. Phobias vary and may included fearing

      Enjoying the preview?
      Page 1 of 1