fear
I Tried to Process My Fear of Death
Ever since a friend's passing, I've been plagued by scary thoughts about the end of life. Now I'm seeking new perspectives.
This Guy Had a Piece of His Brain Removed. Now He Can’t Feel Fear.
“I'm talking about the fear you'd feel when facing death or serious injury. That's the fear that was removed.”
I’ve Never Told Anyone That…Frogs Scare the Living Shit Out of Me
To me, the dirty F-word is a slimy, jumpy amphibian I avoid at all costs.
A Psychologist Explains Why Coronavirus Makes People Act Like Idiots
The disease is spreading exponentially. So why are people ignoring authorities' advice?
Like Many Indians, I Used to Have a Problem With Gay People And Didn't Realise That Was a Problem
Ten years ago, I accidentally stopped a friend from coming out for a very long time, even to herself. Today, I acknowledge how I may have been a part of oppression of the LGBTQ+ community without even realising it.
Why So Many Women Fear Becoming Their Moms
A psychologist tells us why we are so resistant to the idea of being like mom, no matter how much we love her.
'Happy Death Day 2U' Reevaluates the Meaning of a Slasher Film
Audiences are never around to see what it must be like to renegotiate your reality when everyone you loved has been killed, but Christopher Landon's latest teen horror uses that as a starting point.
G Milla Keeps Us on Our Toes with ‘On the Edge’
The Toronto rapper and Hard to Kill member delivers a mind-bending new project that recalls the formative days of the city’s rap scene.
I Asked a Therapist Why I Prefer Long-Distance Relationships
Am I just an independent spirit, or do I have some deep, subconscious anxiety around intimacy?
I Did a Whole Exercise Class Just to Talk to Ivan Drago, But in the End I Was Simply Too Scared
I wanted to see what's happened in the 33 years since the scariest Rocky villain killed Apollo Creed.
An Anxious Person’s Guide to Traveling Alone
Throwing up on the boat ride to Capri could, in some alternate universe, be some type of rite of passage for the anxious.
How to Tell Your Roommate You Have an Anxiety Disorder
A therapist's solutions to that and other anxiety-related college conundrums.