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A phobia is a persistent and irrational fear of a particular type of object, animal, activity, or situation.Specific phobias are a type of anxiety disorder in which exposure to the feared stimulus may provoke extreme anxiety or a panic attack. Spe...
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A phobia is an intense but unrealistic fear that can interfere with the ability to socialize, work, or go about everyday life, brought on by an object, event or situation.Just about everyone is afraid of something—an upcoming job interview o...
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Fear of certain animals is common between the ages of two and three, and subsequent years often bring fears of imaginary creatures(such as monsters under the bed) and of the dark. However, when fears cause a child to repeatedly avoid certain situa...
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A phobia is an intense and unrealistic fear brought on by an object, event, or situation, which can interfere with the ability to socialize, work, or go about everyday life.Almost all children develop specific fears at some age. Sometimes the fear...
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A phobia is an intense, unrealistic fear, which can interfere with the ability to socialize, work, or go about everyday life, that is brought on by an object, event or situation.Just about everyone is afraid of something—an upcoming job inte...
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You're out enjoying the day on your bike. Then you notice a dog just down the street. Your heart starts pounding—but not from the exercise. Your throat closes, and you can't breathe. You don't know why you're afraid of dogs. But your terror is real. Fortunately, you don't have to feel this way. Talk to your doctor. You may have a specific phobia. If so, there are treatments that can help you overcome your fear.
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Specific phobia is a type of disorder in which the affected individual displays a marked and enduring fear of specific situations or objects. Individuals with specific phobias experience extreme fear as soon as they encounter a defined situation o...
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