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I used to be terribly afraid of mirrors/apartment reflective glass doors.... It had a bit of a supernatural basis.... To this day, I still have no idea what it is that used to spook me about mirrors exactly. Yet, I could often swear there was something in the mirror (other than myself) staring back...

Ants and flies I have no problem with. You'd think I'd see bees, spiders and a cockroach like they were 50 feet tall and carrying a raygun. Everyone makes fun of me about it. This creatures come about in extreme circumstances you will not not see them often. Spiders are the most common out of the 3...

It started with a fear of seeing vomit. I didn't want to travel on planes and tried not to leave because of my public panic attacks. Panic attacks can range from nonstop crying to not breathing properly for me. Now only for the past couple days it got really bad. I saw vomit and now my phobia is ag...

Hey all, Is there anyone who is afraid of pigeons? I know the fear of pigeons seems odd, but you know, one of my cousins is dangerously afraid of theses birds. She used to run whenever she saw this bird. Actually, this fear has started at her school days. Once, she saw a terrible dream about pigeon...

I know it's kind of a silly question. It's one I think of all the time. The fears I can think of off the top of my head are: spiders, spider crickets (or cave crickets), dragonflies, any other insect that can bite or sting actually, flying, long trips, being stranded without a way home, being alone...

It's quite familiar with Atychiphobia. So anyone ever felt like exploding in tears because you're not as talented or feel like you're not good enough? While exploding in anger and disappointment. Do you see your peers whispering about how short tempered you are? This phobia is damaging and I hope i...

I have a very intense fear of vomiting-I'm not sure why. Perhaps it's because I'm also afraid of choking. And I'm a control freak. Anyway, I wonder what the technical term for this phobia is. Vomiting is harmless. There is no guarantee that you will not vomit ever. You can vomit over eating uncooke...

This is the first time I encountered the word "nomophobia". I'm not sure if I'm correct with the term but its linked to smartphone addiction. Perhaps, it could be related to excessive use of mobile phones and it becomes a fear of losing it? Any thoughts? If ever, how does a person stop or...

http://www.webmd.com/depression/news/20140923/ketamine-depression I know this is a controversial subject, but I believe a solid treatment or cure is just around the corner. I have suffered from severe depression for 14 years. It something I would not wish upon anyone. I am fortunate enough that thr...

Has anyone heard of or tried rhodiola rosea (also known as rose root)? I've read a little about it but can't find much info. Supposedly it's been used in Russia many years, but all the info I find says it's fairly new and needs more testing. Google says about rhodiola rosea: Its roots are considere...

I've been on various medications for 12 years and I'm still not 100%. Currently, I'm taking 60mg of Cymbalta, 300mg of Wellbutrin, and Trazadone to sleep. The last couple days I've been depressed. I don't know what else to do. I'm afraid to complain to my pdoc, because nothing seems to work or work...

I had a revelation today. Someone I'm currently doing professional business with told me they trusted me. Not only that, they told me they are having a ball working with me. And all of a sudden, I could trust myself, and realized that I do have what it takes to be in the professional field I'm in. ...

Comedian Paul Gilmartin shares his story about dealing with his depression on Man School with Caleb Bacon. Listen to his amazing advice for dealing with the good the bad and the days in the middle as well. There are a lot comedians that struggle with or have struggled with depression. Problems get ...

My doctor increased my dosage from five to ten milligrams. I am concerned that I will blow up like a balloon as someone told me happened to her friend. Does anyone agree or disagree about abilify and weight gain? Most mental health drugs (psychosis, depression, etc cause weight gain. You are bound ...

I saw the Doctor today and they suggested either increasing my 40mg Fluoxetine (Prozac) to 60mg (though they warned that the effects would be minimal, and I'd have to switch things up by taking 40mg one day and 60mg other days - but my memory is poor), or moving off of it and trying either Sertrali...