Phobias

While bodies of water are sometimes seen as calming, a place where one can relax, there can also be a logical reason to be fearful or scared. The water can very quickly can become an uncontrollable element, something that a minute before was rocking you gently now is attempting to drag you to the bottom. … Read more

While there are some good things about being alone, there are times when it is not the most pleasant experience. I’m sure many of us have experienced being at home at night alone and hearing our homes moan and groan. Perhaps we worry about robbers or intruders sneaking into our homes. Just as unpleasant, spending … Read more

Perhaps you had a cousin, sister, or grandmother who, for whatever reason, had a single room or area which was lined with dolls. Their perfect hair, clothes, and fake smiles a shell of what is meant to be an adorable girl frozen in time. Whether they were porcelain, cloth, or even just plastic barbies, the … Read more

There is something unsettling about looking into darkness, into things that hold a great depth. I’m sure many of us have seen several horror movies with these types of situations or objects: long dark hallways, wells, murky waters made even more eerier by fog or still waters. It’s the unsettling idea of not knowing what … Read more

Could you imagine a life where everything around you makes you panic, your heart race, or just generally on edge? It sounds terrible and terrifying, but for some individuals being afraid of our world is a reality. They could fear of having an accident, going to the grocery store, humiliating oneself in an interaction or … Read more

I would say a milestone of our lives is getting our first job or perhaps any job, like right after we graduate college or university. These events can represent independence, a way for us to begin making our own path in life, separate from our loved ones. While working has its positive and negatives, we … Read more

Maybe in your childhood you dreamed of the day you would be older, an adult, and be able to do all the things an adult or older person can do. For many people, growing older is something we can’t wait for and are excited about. It could be because of the things one is able … Read more

We live in a very vibrant world. The sky alone paints itself in an array of colors during sunrise and sunset. The homes and communities we live in can be the same, painted in a number of shades surrounded by several equally colorful objects like cars, trees, decorations, and even store fronts. Our world is … Read more

I’m sure we have all felt a tad bit overwhelmed in large crowds, perhaps at concert with thousands of people all squished together or maybe during black Friday when everyone is out at malls trying to get the best deals. The feeling of so many bodies pressed up against each other, in some ways so … Read more

I am sure that there were many of us in the past couple of years that were overwhelmed and uncomfortable with the lockdowns put in place due to the pandemic. Cabin fever may be a perfect word to describe our feelings of unease and frustration because staring at the same number of walls day in … Read more