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Phobias and Irrational Fears


Phobias and Irrational Fears - HelpGuide.org

Phobias and Irrational Fears · 0-2 years – Loud noises, strangers, separation from parents, large objects. · 3-6 years – Imaginary things such ...

Phobias (Irrational Fears): Types, Causes, Treatments - WebMD

Phobias are irrational and disabling fears. If you have one, you'll do almost anything to avoid what you're afraid of. Someone with a phobia ...

List of Phobias: Common Phobias From A to Z - Verywell Mind

Agoraphobia: This phobia involves an irrational and extreme fear of being in places where escape is difficult. It may involve a fear of crowded ...

Phobias | Johns Hopkins Medicine

A phobia is an uncontrollable, irrational, and lasting fear of a certain object, situation, or activity. This fear can be so overwhelming that a person may go ...

Phobias | NHS inform

Many people are afraid of things. Fear only becomes a phobia when you begin to organise your life around avoiding the thing that frightens you.

Understanding Fear, Anxiety, and Phobias | McLean Hospital

They frequently have panic attacks, which include the more severe symptoms of chest pain, shaking, and a sense of being disconnected from one's ...

Specific Phobia - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Prevalence of Specific Phobia Among Adults · An estimated 9.1% of U.S. adults had specific phobia in the past year. · Past year prevalence of specific phobia ...

Phobias: Symptoms, types, causes, and treatment

A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder that causes an individual to experience extreme, irrational fear about a situation, living creature, place, ...

Fear Vs Phobia | Health Library - Gadsden Regional Medical Center

You might think fear and phobia are synonymous, but the two terms don't necessarily mean the same thing. The American Psychological Association defines fear ...

Specific phobias - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

A specific phobia involves a strong, lasting fear of a certain object or situation that's much greater than the actual risk. There are many ...

What's the Difference Between Fear and Phobia?

Key Differences. – Intensity and Duration: Fear is generally temporary and subsides once the threat is gone. Phobias are persistent and can last ...

21 Rare, Irrational, and Weird Phobias You've Likely Not Heard Of

1. Arachibutyrophobia (Fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth) ... Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of peanut butter sticking to ...

Irrational Fears: Definition, Examples, & Treatment

Irrational fears (phobias) result in extreme dread toward a specific object or situation, even without risk of danger. Those experiencing ...

The Ultimate List of Phobias - Psych Central

List of common phobias and their meanings · Acrophobia: fear of heights · Aerophobia: fear of flying · Aquaphobia: fear of water · Astraphobia: fear of storms ...

The Difference Between Fear and Phobia

Phobia is a response to something that is not a threat. This is why phobias are sometimes called irrational fears. The response is so intense it may interfere ...

Are You Suffering with Irrational Fears?

Irrational fears are usually a type of anxiety disorder known as phobias. These fears can prohibit you from living a productive life, because they're absolutely ...

How to to Overcome Phobia or Irrational Fear - Verywell Health

Relaxation, Visualization, and Breathing Techniques. Relaxation, visualization, and breathing techniques can be used to help overcome phobias.11 ...

Overview - Phobias - NHS

A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. You may not experience any symptoms until you come into contact with the source of your phobia. But in some cases, even ...

Phobias: Causes, Types, Treatment, Symptoms & More - Healthline

A phobia is an excessive and irrational fear reaction. If you have a phobia, you may experience a deep sense of dread or panic when you encounter the source ...

Phobia - Harvard Health

A phobia is a persistent, excessive, unrealistic fear of an object, person, animal, activity, or situation. It is a type of anxiety disorder. A ...