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- 2. what is phobia? A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder defined by a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation. Phobias typically result in a rapid onset of fear and are present for more than six months.
- 3. symptoms of phobia • sweating • trembling • hot flushes or chills • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • a choking sensation • rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) • pain or tightness in the chest • a sensation of butterflies in the stomach • nausea • headaches and dizziness • feeling faint • numbness or pins and needles • dry mouth • a need to go to the toilet • ringing in your ears • confusion or disorientation
- 4. causes of phobia • Particular incidents or traumas. • Learned responses, picked up in early life. • Genetics. • Responses to panic or fear. • Long-term stress can cause feelings of anxiety and depression, and reduce your ability to cope in particular situations.
- 5. 3 types of phobia There are three main groups of phobias which include: • Specific (simple) phobias • Social phobias • Agoraphobia
- 6. phobia vs fear Fear is a natural emotion that protects people from harm when they face real and imminent danger. A phobia is an excessive fear or anxiety related to specific objects or situations that are out of proportion to the actual danger they present.
- 7. The difference between normal fear and a phobia Normal fear • Feeling anxious when flying through turbulence or taking off during a storm. • Experiencing butterflies when peering down from the top of a skyscraper or climbing a tall ladder. • Getting nervous when you see a pit bull or a Rottweiler. • Feeling a little queasy when getting a shot or when your blood is being drawn. Phobia • Not going to your best friend’s island wedding because you’d have to fly there. • Turning down a great job because it’s on the 10th floor of the office building. • Steering clear of the park because you might see a dog. • Avoiding necessary medical treatments or doctor’s checkups because you’re terrified of needles.
- 8. Treatments for phobia • Beta blockers • Antidepressants • Tranquilizers • Behavioral therapy • Desensitization, or exposure therapy • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) • Medications
- 9. Surprising facts about phobias • A fear and a phobia are not the same thing. • There are more than 400 phobias. • Some phobias may sound strange. • Some phobias didn't used to exist. • Even celebs have phobias. • Phobias may be passed down in your DNA. • Phobias can be treated.
- 10. Takeaway.. • Phobias can be a source of genuine and ongoing distress for an individual. However, they are treatable in most cases, and very often the source of fear is avoidable. • If you have a phobia, the one thing you should never be afraid of is seeking help. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) offer a useful resource for locating a therapist. They also offer a range of talks on how to overcome specific phobias.