Facing Phobias and Anxiety in Midlife: Why It’s More Common Than You Think

Ever found yourself clutching the handrail like a lifeline because the escalator suddenly looks steeper and faster than it did in your twenties? Whether it’s an irrational fear of pigeons, public speaking, or the rising cost of HRT, the truth is our brains are busy processing decades of accumulated worries, and sometimes, they go rogue. So why does this happen, and more importantly, what can we do about it?