List of common phobias

A phobia is illogical fear of something. It is used in psychiatry to describe irrational fear and restraint, which then qualifies as a mental disorder. But in layman term, it is used to describe dislike or hatred of a particular thing or topic. The problem with a phobia is that the diagnosis comes late. This is because the patient will not show symptoms if it is not very heavy, or if it is not prevalent. Now if it was to prevent the person concerned will be considered depending on the severity of the phobia. Different types of phobias require a different approach to treatment. Here are some common phobias, which might be able to relate to.

Acrophobia-this usually is known as the fear of heights. You may think is funny, but many people are scared of a very high place to the point that it affects their daily activity. This is normal to feel Dizzy and fear. But there are some people who may not even lead to Peek down the window of their third apartment on each floor. They get so afraid, making him or just thinking about it.Claustrophobia-fear of enclosed or confined spaces. Person with claustrophobia fears of having no escaped and are enclosed in. This can be mild or severe and most place this occurs is when you enter the elevator.Arachnophobia-you have seen the movie. Arachnophobia is a fear of spiders. This is one of the common animal phobias. People with arachnophobia will fear Spider networks and other characters that Spider might be in the area. They fear even pictures of spiders.Ophidophobia-this is another common animal phobias. This refers to the fear of snakes. Sufferers of this phobia cannot bring themselves to view pictures of snakes or simply even talk about them. They never always will touch a snake.Necrophobia-this refers to the fear of death and/or dead. People with this phobia is anxious, whenever they see a coffin, or if they are to attend the funeral. Everything connected with death causes the user attacks in these people.Mysophobia-this is fear, if germs or contamination. These people will always wash your hands or make sure that their hands are kept clean. Although it is related to people with obsessive-compulsive disorder, is different because of obsessive-compulsive people, they are more concerned about washing ritual. But for people with mysophobia, they are more concerned about where he may infect everything they touch. Social phobia-this refers to due to social situations. These people will avoid social events, rather than suffer anxiety attacks. They believe that the people around them are always assessment and critique them. They feel they are observed under a microscope.

Early diagnosis of phobia means early intervention. Consequently, it is important to visit a professional, if you think you are suffering from one.

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Article submitted on: 12 December 2010

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