How common is the fear of getting old? So common that this fear even has its own acronym—FOGO, “Fear of Getting Old.” Although less catchy, the term “gerontophobia” is sometimes used to describe the ...

Fear of abandonment is when you worry that people you care about will leave or stop loving you. It can show up as needing constant reassurance, feeling uneasy alone, being clingy, jealous, or ...

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The fears we carry from childhood don’t always disappear when we grow up. They often morph, adapt, and find new ways to creep into our adult lives, shaping the way we think, behave, and even form ...