Phobias Collection

Cause & Effect - dentist cartoon by H. M. Bateman
Cause and Effect - or, how two moods can change places. A dental patient enters a surgery clearly terrified at what lies ahead of him, but such is his struggle

Abandoned house full of sand. Kolmanskop Ghost Town, an old diamond-mining town where shifting sand dunes have encroached abandoned houses, Namib Desert Namibia, October 2013

European Cave Spider (Meta menardi) in limestone cave. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. January

Wild Life on the Western Front - Rats in the Trenches
Rats grown to aldermanic size pictured scuttling around the trenches on the Western Front. The vermin were a perennial problem during the conflict. Date: 1917

Stage Fright by Jack Gordge
An actress stands by a theatre curtain, terrified to go on stage, a phobia personified by a menacing shadowy figure behind her. Date: 1927

Pinkfoot Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa apophysis) adult, close up of legs and head (captive)

Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus imperator) adult, on black reflective surface (captive)

Man holding a butterfly C014 / 4600
Man holding a butterfly

Psychological state, conceptual artwork
Psychological state. Conceptual artwork of a man enclosed in a small space closing a door behind him from a dark room, and preparing to emerge into the light

Brilliant Jumping Spider (Phidippus clarus) adult female, hiding in shady place, North Carolina, U. S. A. december
Brilliant Jumping Spider (Phidippus clarus) adult female, hiding in shady place, North Carolina, U.S.A. december

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"Confronting Phobias: Exploring the Causes and Effects of Fear" Cause & Effect - dentist cartoon by H. M. Bateman: A humorous depiction of dental phobia, showcasing the fear many individuals experience when visiting the dentist. Abandoned house full of sand. Kolmanskop Ghost Town, an old diamond-mining town where fears linger: The eerie atmosphere of this deserted town serves as a reminder that even in abandoned places they can haunt our minds. European Cave Spider (Meta menardi) in limestone cave at Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia: Arachnophobia is a common fear among people worldwide; encountering spiders like these can trigger intense anxiety and panic. Wild Life on the Western Front - Rats in the Trenches: This image highlights musophobia, or fear of rats, which was prevalent during wartime due to their association with disease and unsanitary conditions. Stage Fright by Jack Gordge: Performance anxiety affects countless individuals who struggle with glossophobia—the fear of public speaking—often leading to nervousness and self-doubt on stage. Pinkfoot Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa apophysis) adult close-up reveals nature's intimidating creatures that evoke arachnophobia in many people due to their size and appearance. Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus imperator) adult, on black reflective surface (captive): The sight of scorpions often triggers scopophobia—a fear rooted in concerns about being watched or stared at intently by others. Man holding a butterfly C014 / 4600: Lepidopterophobia represents an irrational dread towards butterflies or moths—an unexpected aversion considering their delicate beauty. Psychological state conceptual artwork portrays various phobias visually representing how they affect one's mental well-being and overall state of mind.