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What are you afraid of? Understanding the history of fears and phobias

The range of phobias is extensive. From acrophobia (fear of heights) to zoophobia (fear of animals), it might be safe to say “You name it, someone is afraid of it.”

 The whole world is a very narrow bridge, but the main thing is to have no fear at all. – Reb Nachman of Breslov.  breslov.com
The whole world is a very narrow bridge, but the main thing is to have no fear at all. – Reb Nachman of Breslov. breslov.com
(photo credit: CORINNA KERN/REUTERS)
ByRUTH BELOFF
OCTOBER 15, 2022 01:05
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