Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...
Nyctophobia, or an extreme fear of darkness, affects both children and adults, often stemming from past trauma, anxiety disorders, or evolutionary instincts. Symptoms include panic attacks, sweating, ...
Most kids are afraid of the dark. What you might not realize is that a fear of the dark remains a totally common thing, even into adulthood – and honestly, there’s a good reason for our natural ...
Who's afraid of the dark? Plenty of people, both children and adults. But when does uneasiness at night or when the lights go out shift from something that's unpleasant to a clinical phobia? While ...
According to online dictionaries, to be afraid of one’s own shadow is to be easily and unnecessarily timid or fearful. Jung would disagree, thinking there is much of substance to fear in one’s own ...
According to online dictionaries, to be afraid of one’s own shadow is to be easily and unnecessarily timid or fearful. Jung would disagree, thinking there is much of substance to fear in one’s own ...
Nearly three in 10 Americans say they’re still afraid of the dark. One in four sleep with a nightlight, and 1 in 10 keep the lights on. Horror movies are linked to more nightmares and restless sleep.