There are three main types of phobias: simple phobias which involve an excessive fear of specific objects like insects or situations like flying; agoraphobia which is a fear of being in places where escape may be difficult such as crowds or tunnels; and social phobias which involve a fear of social or performance situations like public speaking. Effective treatment of phobias involves both confronting the feared situation and dealing with any frightening thoughts associated with the anxiety.

1. PHOBIAS

2. DEFINITION “ an excessive or unreasonable fear of an object,place or situation”

3. TYPES

4. There are Three Main Types of Phobia Simple phobia Agoraphobia Social phobia

5. Simple Phobias

6. Fear of specific things Examples Insects Infections Flying

7. Agoraphobia

8. Fear of being in places where one feels “trapped” Examples Standing in a crowd Traveling through underpasses or tunnels

9. Social Phobias

10. Fear of social or performance situations Example Wife Phobia stage Phobia

11. How To Cope Phobias Two main components in treating a phobia effectively. Confronting the feared situation. Dealing with any frightening thoughts that are associated with anxiety.

12. Q & A