overcoming phobias
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Shark Fear & Cinema: Understanding Galeophobia and the “Jaws Effect”

Ever felt a sudden jolt of panic while swimming in deep water, even if you are miles from the ocean or wading in a hotel pool? You might be experiencing galeophobia—the clinical, intense fear of sharks. While humans are land-dwelling mammals who naturally feel out of place in open water, this modern phobia is not… Continue reading
