Posts by Taylor Bennett:

Claustrophobia is the fear of small, enclosed spaces; those who suffer with it often go to extremes to avoid encountering such spaces. Symptoms include a racing heartbeat, dizziness, hyperventilation, shaking, headaches, nausea, and chest…

Social phobia is characterized by an intense fear of being negatively assessed or observed by others. This form of anxiety (like most forms) can make everyday tasks difficult, as the fear is excessive and can completely…

Many of us are fearful of snakes and spiders, whether they are or aren’t poisonous or dangerous—why? Researchers say that this fear is deep-rooted, one we likely developed from ancestors that lived 40-60 million years ago. To…

Agoraphobia is the fear of being in large, small, or crowded spaces, using public transportation, or leaving the house alone. This fear can become so severe that the individual isolates him or herself in her home and is forced…

We all know what it means—and what it feels like—to be angry. However, our experience with and expression of anger can vary: Some hold it in until they can scribble down their feelings in a journal;…

“Do men get angrier than women?” The majority would probably say yes: Men do get angrier than women, and more often. But would the majority be correct? Or, would they be endorsing another one of many…

Some of us are more prone to anger than others—but the reason behind our angry inclinations isn’t always clear. If you’re struggling to understand why you tend to react with anger, understanding your genetics as well as…

Dealing with an angry child can lead to all sorts of frustrations—however, it’s important that parents address these angry outbursts properly. Fortunately there’s a 3D model that works to build a child’s self-esteem, encourage their healthy…

Sleep paralysis occurs when your brain is awake, but your body is still in a deeply relaxed state, causing one to feel briefly paralyzed. You typically only experience sleep paralysis for a few seconds or minutes; though…

New research shows that an individual’s personality type has a direct effect on their attitudes toward other peoples’ body weight. While past studies have shown that there is a correlation between our personality type and our own body weight, they did not assess how personality type…

Nobody’s too fond of nightmares or scary dreams, but the truth is that they do often serve an important purpose. There are different types of dreams, which are largely defined by their purpose and cause; the four…

Sleepwalking is a peculiar thing—but we’re not completely in the dark when it comes to this phenomenon. As it turns out, we sleepwalk when part of our brain is asleep and another part is awake; therefore, when…