A phobia is defined as the unrelenting fear of a situation, activity, or thing. These are largely under reported, probably because many phobia sufferers find ways to avoid the situations to which they are phobic. Statistics that estimate how many people suffer from phobias vary widely.

1. Phobia: Are You Really Afraid Of?

3. Different Types of Phobias There are several types of phobias, including social, situational, animal, and specific phobias. While the list of phobias is almost endless, in this slide show we will discuss some of the popular types of Phobias. Contd….

10. Signs and Symptoms of Phobias? Symptoms of phobias often involve having a panic attack -- in that they include feelings of panic, dread, or terror, despite recognition that those feelings are excessive in relationship to any real danger -- as well as physical symptoms like shaking, sweating, rapid heartbeat, trouble breathing, and an overwhelming desire to escape the situation that is causing the phobic reaction. Also, extreme measures are sometimes taken to escape the situation.

11. How Are Phobias Treated? Helping those who suffer from phobias by supportively and gradually exposing them to circumstances that are increasingly close to the one they are phobic about (desensitization) is one way phobias are treated. Contd…

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