Why is it that, as human beings, we find our bodily functions embarrassing?

If we fart or burp in public, we are looked at in disgust, even if it was only an accident.
Some of us [myself included] even have trouble pooping in a public restroom out of the fear that the smell of our feces will cause others to think poorly of us.
From where did this notion come?
I like the fact that we live in a civilized society but I think we can be a little uptight at times.

From parents and …

Nyctophobia: Fear of Death and Darkness
Fear of the dark also known as Nyctophobia is common among young children who often fear that something catastrophic may happen to them in the night. In the darkness, we can’t see very well, and for a young child, particularly one with a healthy imagination, this can be very frightening. A pervading sense can build that something sinister is just out of sight and arm’s reach waiting for its moment to strike.
As a young child, I used to suffer from this phobia, as a result …

Curious John asked: ok so i found out i have social anxiety pretty much. can some1 please tell me ways to make myself feel better and get rid of it without the use of drugs. thank you very much!

Kristy M asked: He has trouble going into places, i.e. cannot go into places, so therefore unable to go into a doctors office to get help. How does someone like this get the help they need?

Ribbit Bark asked: I have some problems I need to talk about with my therapist/psycologist/”mental health counselor”/whatever it’s called, but I don’t know how. Here they are (in no particular order):
1. I’m a compulsive liar because my Mom always told me if I told her the truth I wouldn’t get in trouble and when I did she beat me.
2. I have a fear of heights because when I was about 3 I fell onto(Yes, onto) a flight of stairs.
3. I have homicidal tendencies.
4. I have suicidal tendencies.
5. I was molested …

The Invisible Hand/Illuminati asked: Almost every religion in the world uses some form of fear factor to make people act “morally”. Example the fear of hell, the fear of karma, and many more.
From your perspective what religion exploits the emotion of fear the most to keep followers in line?

anti anxiety diet
ANTI-ANXIETY DIET: THE BEST WAY TO ALLEVIATE STRESS AND ANXIETY
By
Dr.(Mrs).KirubaCharles
Ms.V.ArulSelvi
Anxiety is often triggered by stress in our live. Many children usually suffer from exam anxiety. Have you noticed your child biting his nails a little too much during his exams? Or may be eating too much? The reason is “Exam anxiety”. Exams totally frighten children and they start worrying too much. Anxiety is probably one of the most researched human traits in recent years. It is excessive worry about upcoming exams which is one of the types of state …

Peter M asked: Is medication necessary to defeat generalized anxiety disorder? I feel like it’s all psychological and can’t seem to beat it using medication. I’m on Zoloft and Buspar right now…