LIST OF COMMON PHOBIAS

DO you have a phobia of something, do you know whether other's share it with you?
 I hope that this list will allow you to learn about common phobias and if you have one is it common or are you unique. (no offense)

1. Arachnophobia  
Scared of spiders or creepy crawlies? You are most definitely not alone on this phobia, apparently many adults share the same phobia according to the National Institute of Mental Health 10% of adults share this phobia which is a big amount. Arachnophobia is basically fear of spiders and it does tend to affect women more than men.

2. Acrophobia 
Afraid of heights, makes you feel dizzy or you want to faint. Then it is okay as many people also share this fear. Acrophobia is basically the fear of heights which can cause weird behavior or unusual behavior, it is extreme and irrational fear of heights. It can also trigger uncomfortable motions or lead to anxiety attacks.

3. Pteromerhanophobia 
Long word? Have no fear! This word basically means having fear of flying, not literally but on an airplane and helicopter.  This can cause panic attacks and sometimes cause irrational behavior, it can also trigger depression if taken way too seriously. When treating this phobia it is done with exposure therapy, being slowly introduced to flying. (not literally)

4. Ophidiophobia 
Basically this means..... wait for it.....wait...... it means fear of snakes or having an abnormal fear of snakes, there are other terms used for this but this is a common name. (I think) Often people who are scared of snakes base their fear on experiences, cultural experiences, movies and evolutionary causes.

5. Agoraphobia
The fear of situations which are difficult to escape from, like crowded areas, open spaces or situations that are difficult to escape from in their opinion. Many people who deal with panic attacks are likely to feel agoraphobic towards something

6. Cynophobia 
I LOVE DOGS! Do you really? The fear of dogs is very popular among people, it could be because of experience or lack of interaction with a dog. It is mostly personal experiences that this fear is based on.

7. Astraphobia  
'I hear thunder, I hear thunder, hark don't you hark don't you' The fear of lightning and thunder, another common fear which can affect people severely especially when it rains. There are other terms for this however I thought this one sounded pretty cool. (I asked my brother what he thought this meant, he said fear of space)

8. Social phobias 
Sometimes people are scared of social events or interacting with people. This phobia can affect people severely which causes them to avoid people like family and friends and in extreme cases can cause depression and not wanting to leave the house.

9. Mysophobia 
'eww,..... germs' The fear of dirt and germs, this phobia can be confused with OCD(Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Many people believe it is related as some people feel the need to be clean all the time

10. Homophobia 
An extreme aversion to homosexuality or homosexual people. I don't think I am going to make any comments for this one in case I offend anyone

I hope that this list has helped you and that you know now that your phobias are common if there are any that I have not listed then please tell me so that I can include it.

How to fall asleep?

Ever had trouble falling asleep, or had bad nights and you don't seem to sleep at all, then hopefully this list will provide you with everything you need to gain a goodnight sleep. 

1. Routine for sleeping and waking
To get a goodnight sleep you need to make sure that you have a routine for sleeping an waking up, for example sleeping at 9.00 and waking up at 7.00 doing this will get your body in a habit for when to be alert and when to relax. Having a regular bedtime or waking up time will allow your body to feel relaxed between the hours rather than tense. Make sure that it is a routine that you can stick to and not give up on.

2. Pre-Sleep
Another way to fall asleep peacefully at night is to get your body ready for the night by giving it something relaxing before going to bed.
Examples:

• Taking a warm bath and relaxing 
• Listening to calm music to drown out any unwanted sounds 
• Read by a soft light, make sure that the light is not too bright otherwise your brain switches to on mode and will keep you awake
• Stretch before bed to loosen your body and make it relaxed

3. Work or relax?
Don't work on your bed because the brain becomes confused as to whether you are working or relaxing, for this reason use your bed for only sleeping and don't work on it. Make sure that you have enough space for yourself on the bed as you may feel a little crowded. Make sure that the bed is comfy and that the pillows are soft and comfortable

4. Avoid Caffeine 
Caffeine keeps your sugar levels high meaning that you don't fall asleep causing your brain to be awake and alert. The caffeine can last in your immune system for twelve hours meaning that there is no chance of sleeping, only have coffee in the morning so that after twelve hours it will wear off.

5. Darkness
Sometimes the reason for not being able to sleep well can simply be the fact that your room is to bright and the brain confuses it with daylight which is when you should be awake. For this reason it is best to have a dark room where your brain and distinguish the day and the night so it know that this is the time where your body should be relaxing.

6. Manage Stress
Manage stress levels especially if it has been a hard-working and emotional day, try yoga or just taking deep breaths in and out before sleeping to lower stress levels because it means that your brain is trying to stay awake to help solve why you are stressed. If it does become a big issue consider professional help as it helps to tell someone who understands

7. Electronics    
Turn off electronics 3-4 hours before going to bed to allow your brain to fall into night mode so that it has a chance to relax itself. Your brain will still be thinking it is daytime meaning it won't let you fall asleep as it is a basic survival instinct.

8. Treat Yourself
Before going to sleep treat yourself by applying may be a little cream to the face or hands to keep your skin feeling healthy while you sleep, and maybe have some scented candles with a nice dreamy scent and not a strong one because it will keep you up. Make sure that the candle is far away from you and that you make sure it can't fall or catch something for safety reasons.

9. Tired 
Sometimes if your body is so tired then perhaps you will sleep well because your body needs rest, by exercising a couple hours everyday not only will you be healthy but your brain will know that you need the rest and will make sure that you get the rest that you need.

I hope that this list helps you and that you have beautiful, sweet dreams.            
   

LIST OF COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS

There are myths and legends out there, and who knows if they are real all I can say is that there are common misconceptions about things but have you ever wondered that the things you believe in are actually real. 

1. Viking helmets   
Many people still believe that Vikings wore horns on their helmets, however there is no evidence that suggests that they did, the only time Vikings wore horns on their helmets was shown in a play which is where people probably get the idea from.

2. Sharks can get cancer  
Many people still believe that Sharks can't get cancer, however there is evidence and research that shows that Sharks can get cancer. A tumor was found in shark which shows that they can actually get cancer. Some people believe that they don't suffer as much as humans but who knows.

3. Waking sleepwalkers 
People believe that if you wake up a sleepwalker it is dangerous because they may have a heart attack or a stroke, however science shows that many sleepwalkers were just confused and were a little violent however they didn't seem to show any signs of harm to the heart or brain. They all seemed to wake up confused, and all were a little violent because of what they were dreaming. So it isn't too bad waking them up but be prepared for violence.

4. Vitamin C and the cold
Vitamin C is not an effective treatment for the cold, many people believe that it is . If you take vitamin c you may just end up getting more of a cold than reducing it. Sorry everyone!

5. Photographic Memory 
There is no scientific evidence that people can have photographic memory, many people claim that they have however it is just having good memory and being able to remember the details in an image. Basically, it's just having great memory skills and being able to remember every little detail.

6. Frankenstein
Frankenstein is not the name of the monster but it is the surname of his creator, Victor Frankenstein, in the books or novels about the monster, the monster is often referred to as 'Frankenstein's monster' But never Frankenstein

7. Red makes bulls angry 
Many people believe that holding up the color red to a bull will make them angry, however bull's are color blind which means that no matter what color you hold up they will still get angry. Most bulls are naturally aggressive which means that when they are in the ring they will naturally charge at someone who is provoking them          

8. Caesar Salad was named after Julius Caesar 
Caesar Salad was named after Julius Caesar, wrong, the salad wasn't even invented in Rome, it was actually named after a Chef called Caesar Cardini in 1924 at his restaurant.    

 9. Blood in the veins are blue 
Your blood will always be red, there is no evidence that suggests that the veins contain blue blood, if you think that because some of your veins are blue and that means that your blood is blue, then you are wrong, sorry, but its actually a trick of light.

10. Energy bars are healthy 
Energy bars are not healthy, in fact they are extremely high in sugar content which is what makes you feel as though you have had a boost in your body. It also means that it isn't a great snack option, if your someone who wants to get healthy and enjoy energy bars then go for one that is higher in protein than in sugar.

11. Bats are blind 
Ever used the phrase, 'as blind as a bat' well I'm sorry to tell you but you may have actually sounded stupid, bats are not blind, they can see pretty well even though they are dazzled when seeing light excessively. Basically their eyesight is pretty much average.

12. 5 second food rule    
Tasty food? drops on to floor? immediately shout 5 second rule?
Sorry to tell you but floors are naturally dirty no matter how hard you try, they may look visually clean but they are not really, so when you drop food onto the floor then whatever germs there are will stick onto it, so no matter how clean it may look there is bacteria on your food.

13. Psychologists spend all their time with crazy people  
 They don't, just because you saw this in a movie doesn't make it true, and in fact it isn't, there are different types of jobs and people that psychologists spend their time with, for example talking to people who have suffered from loss, depression, anxiety, observing how the mind works and other things. It's not all about 'crazy people' Not all do counselling some just look at mental and health issues that's all.


i hope you found this interesting and now know what many people don't know and you can correct them next time, like the person next to you.........

10 strange things that make people dislike you

Ever wondered why suddenly someone doesn't like you or even blanks you because of something. Have you ever thought that these ten strange things can make people dislike you.
Personally people only hate the first impression of you but if they got to know you then they probably wouldn't.

1. Posting lots and lots of images of yourself on Facebook 
So you're going out and you want to just capture a moment so you take lots and lots of photos and post them on Facebook, they are probably selfies or something that bugs people. When you upload lots and lots of images of yourself sooner or later someone will probably just think your obsessed with yourself or probably think that you are a jerk because you probably are showing that your vain

2. Being an Atheist (going against the belief in God)
Sometimes by telling people that you are an Atheist makes them immediately dislike you because they probably believe in God or have been taught to  stay away from those who don't follow God, if they run away and scream devil worshiper then you should also know that they dislike you. However if you do say that you are an Atheist some people tend to jump at the conclusion that you are Gothic or less trustworthy. Personally, I don't care what you are because I respect everyone's opinions and at the end of the day its your choice really. :)

3. Having a funny looking face
Many people in this world are very judgmental of their friends or the people they are associated. If they see that your face is apparently not normal in their illusion then they will be most likely avoiding you or sticking to the people that are 'normal' This can also mean that if you have a wide face you would often be jumped at the conclusion that you are dishonest, untrustworthy and aggressive. Science proves that people are more likely to avoid people with very wide faces just because of being prejudice.

4. Giving compliments 
Sometimes giving a person compliments isn't the best thing to do maybe because they feel as they don't know you too well. However the people around you will feel a hint of jealously because they are receiving compliments and your not giving them any. As well as that you could end up giving more attention to that person but not realize that there are people who also just put that amount of effort also and not receiving a well done or very good.

5. Growing a beard
This is very strange but it is true, some people may believe that you are a sex offender, no idea why but they do a lot of the times. Studies show that men with beards are more likely to commit crimes then a man with no beards. Many people will believe that you are a no good criminal, but some may find it attractive. But if you do decide to grow a beard just be aware when someone screams 'rapist on the street!'
I'm kidding...... or am I?

6. Sweating
This is very strange but unfortunately is true, we are only human beings so it is nothing weird when we sweat, however you are judged especially women who work stressful jobs and are noticed sweating. For all the women out there working stressful jobs, the men in your office are judging you by your armpits and not your heart.

7. Being obsessed or caring a lot about something
We all know the typical girls who scream when 1D enters the room or even the thought of them, these girls are likely to be disliked because of their obsession. When people care way too much about something and can't stop talking about it they are more likely to be disliked a lot compared to someone who just likes it and doesn't go on and on about it.

8. Enjoying Science a bit too much
It's OK to enjoy science, but its not good to enjoy it too much probably because people believe that careers in science are not something very high and that you are less likely to be 'dated' or asked out because of that. Women in science are thought of lowly because some tend to be a little obsessed about science so when they speak everything relates back to one thing.

9. Being successful 
When aiming for the top or being successful you are bound to create some enemies or people that are jealous of you, this is why they hate you. no offence. some people don't like it when they aren't reaching the top  but someone else is. It also is proven that if you do become successful you start to change a bit, in your personality or the way you see the world. Also many people believe that money is probably your motivation but that's their opinion.

10. Loneliness 
When you are alone or can be with someone but don't want to  be then you are more likely to be hated because no one is with you. It could be because of popularity but it can also be the fact that the closer you are to home then the more likely you are to be isolated by your friends because they feel that your not with them in a way.Also when they are not in regular contact then they are more likely to just fade away from each others lives.

List of things to do before you die

Before you die there are things you must do, seriously you must do, because you don't really know when your going to die so its best to live like there's no tomorrow.

1. Eat at one of the world's best restaurants 
If you feel that in your life nothing good has ever happened to you and your hungry then visit one of the world's best restaurant because food's important and not tasting good food ever in your life isn't a nice way to go

2. Go bungee jumping
If there is absolutely no excitement in your life go bungee jumping, because when you do you feel more brave and more confident. Also its just the fear, please make sure that if you are going to do this then do it carefully and with professional assistance

3. Float around on the dead sea 
If you cannot swim and are afraid of water then really the dead sea can help you, you can't drown I'm afraid unless of course you try to, you just float and enjoy the time,there are sharks so do be careful :)

4. See the Northern lights
This is one memorable show that create a lot of emotions because it is incredible, don't miss out on this because you'll regret it

5. Stand in the crown of the statue of liberty
If you happen to be in America., this is most probably ideal, if not then you have to do it anyway because this opportunity is open to everyone and anyone, please do not try any suicidal events because it will make it a depressing place for anyone else who decides to visit

6. Walk on the great wall of china
Cultural experiences are fun and interesting because they are probably different or even similar to what you do, the Great Wall of China is one of China's most famous tourist attractions as China is said to be a very beautiful country.

7. Visit the Taj Mahal
IF you want to have a little romantic holiday then the Taj Mahal is appropriate for you, learn about the story of the Taj Mahal and yeah

8. Swim with dolphins 
Dolphins care a lot about any person they swim with as they are entertaining and very fun to swim with. They will help you in case you drown and are your best friends underwater

9. Stand on top of the Eiffel Tower
If you are afraid of heights then shame because you still have to do this, visit France go all the way to the top and enjoy the experience then prepare yourself to come back down

10. Tour the Titanic Wreckage
This may be above your normal lets go on holiday everyone price but is worth it. Go underwater and look at the titanic wreckage, witness the real life remains and enjoy the history.
however its about 52k per person  

11. Travel Around the World 
A tour around the world, yes, its cool, and ideal for students taking a year off, however if you are to do this try not to do it alone as it can be lonely and going into a country by yourself is dangerous

12. Visit Dubai and stay in a hotel
If you want top quality then Dubai is perfect because it is the world's or one of the world's most richest countries and is very well known for the service and reputation

13. Send a message in a bottle 
Messages in a bottle are fun and traditional, however if you are going to do this make sure that your message isn't creepy in anyway like'I'm watching you' or 'I know what you did yesterday' because someone may have a heart attack

14. Draw your own house then build it 
This can be expensive but it's your life and your house to be so enjoy while you still can, build your dream and ideal house for you or the family

15.  Visit Disney world or Disneyland 
If your family are fed up or the same visit to Cornwall every single year then take them somewhere different where all the family can have fun and enjoy an experience that creates memories for them, and then take them back to Cornwall

16. Resign from your job then fire your boss 
Obviously you can't fire your boss, but who says you can't complain about them because you no longer work for them, however no matter how horrible or cruel you boss is violence is not the answer or is it?

I hope  you enjoyed this i will be back to update any ones that I think are fun and must do's.

List of good reads

Everyone has a choice in books, many people are picky and some don't even read this is why I am going to make a list of books that I enjoyed and I think that others will too.

1. A Monster Calls
This book is about a monster who always shows up at midnight at Conor's house and tells him stories, however in his dreams he has the same dream about his mother and his mother is ill and needs treatment.
However there is something ancient and wild about this monster and it could affect Conor's life forever.

This book contains many beautiful illustrations and a very convincing story line with a dramatic ending
Many people have ended up crying at the end of the book




2. Once I was a princess
A young girl swept off her feet by a prince and taken into a new culture, however she realizes that not all is perfect as her husband doesn't treat the religion and uses Islamic Law wrongly against her. A mother's worst nightmare as this is a true story about a mother whose children were taken away from her and forced to fight to win them back.
Everyone be prepared for Jacqueline Pascarls story as it will take you in for a ride




3. The Skulduggery Pleasant Series
These books are extremely funny and very well written, a skeleton detective and a young girl called who changes her name to Valkyrie take on an adventure filled with mysteries and fights with very convincing and realistic characters. These books are very popular and are filled with adventure and clever brains.
So if you like mysteries or are someone who likes a good read then this is the series for you.





4. The boy in the Striped Pyjamas
This book is based on the time when Hitler was alive and two little boys whose friendships go over and beyond. This book has been made into a film. This book is quiet sad and this book has won many awards that it is a very popular read for anyone. If you are someone who likes happy endings then this isn't for you as the ending is upsetting and I don't recommend the book for young kids as this can have some affect on them.


5. Angel
This book is for teens that enjoy looking at lives of typical teenagers, this book does has some swear words and is based on angels. I recommend that when you do read this book make sure that you don't feel scared alone because many people that finished the book have felt a little weird or funny after reading this book. This
book is about a girl called Freya Harris who was said to never break her obsession of Angels when she was 10 and she has done it and now we are looking at her teenage life. However her past obsession comes back and starts to affect her life and everyone around her...


6. A house of night novel series
These books are about a girl called Zoey Redbird and she is marked little does she know how important she is however her life starts to become messes u pas you find out later on in the series. This is a teenage book as it does refer to kissing, sex, boys and other things so hopefully this is for older teens than younger teens. This book is enjoyable and funny and I recommend this to people who like a little romance or a lot in a book.



SO I hope this little list helped you to pick a book next time you have no idea what to read, if you like this please comment and put down what list you would like next time.

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