Fear/Phobia
Phobias do not seem to have a single cause, but there are a number of associated factors.
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Phobia
A phobia is an overwhelming and debilitating fear of an object, place, situation, feeling or animal.
Phobias are more pronounced than fears. They develop when a person has an exaggerated or unrealistic sense of danger about a situation or object.
If a phobia becomes very severe, a person may organise their life around avoiding the thing that’s causing them anxiety. As well as restricting their day-to-day life, it can also cause a lot of distress.
Phobias are more pronounced than fears. They develop when a person has an exaggerated or unrealistic sense of danger about a situation or object.
If a phobia becomes very severe, a person may organise their life around avoiding the thing that’s causing them anxiety. As well as restricting their day-to-day life, it can also cause a lot of distress.
- A phobia may be associated with a particular incident or trauma.
- A phobia may be a learned response that a person develops early in life from a parent or sibling (brother or sister). Genetics may play a role – there's evidence to suggest that some people are born with a tendency to be more anxious than others
Symptoms
Unsteadiness
Dizziness
Lightheadedness
Nausea
Sweating
Increased heart rate
Shortness of breath
Trembling or shaking
An upset stomach
Trembling or shaking
An upset stomach