Phobias
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A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. It is a strong, irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. There are many specific phobias. Acrophobia is a fear of heights. You may be able to ski the world's tallest mountains but be unable to go above the 5th floor of an office building. Agoraphobia is a fear of public places, and claustrophobia is a fear of closed-in places. If you become anxious and extremely self-conscious in everyday social situations, you could have a social phobia. Other common phobias involve tunnels, highway driving, water, flying, animals and blood.
People with phobias try to avoid what they are afraid of. If they cannot, they may experience
- Panic and fear
- Rapid heartbeat
- Shortness of breath
- Trembling
- A strong desire to get away
Treatment helps most people with phobias. Options include medicines, therapy or both.
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Social Phobia
kidshealth.org — “It's natural to feel self-conscious, nervous, or shy sometimes. But for some people, the anxiety that goes with feeling shy or self-conscious can be extreme, and it can take over their lives. Get the facts on social phobia here.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Social Phobia
kidshealth.org — “It's natural to feel self-conscious, nervous, or shy sometimes. But for some people, the anxiety that goes with feeling shy or self-conscious can be extreme, and it can take over their lives. Get the facts on social phobia here.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Dental Phobia
medindia.net — “Dental phobia can cause such intense traumatic anxiety that a patient may even cancel a dental visit, according to a survey.” View full resource at medindia.net
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Anxiety - The Costs of School Phobia
healthcentral.com — “School phobia is a recognized condition that affects many children. It also represents an example of how a psychological condition actually extends be...” View full resource at healthcentral.com
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Anxiety - School Phobia
healthcentral.com — “ School Phobia can severely impact a child's education and social life. It is thought to stem from separation anxiety, a fear of leaving home. A child may...” View full resource at healthcentral.com
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School Phobia can severely impact a child's education and social life. http://tinyurl.com/2ayy8q2 #anxiety #phobias #school
Social Phobia | Ask the Therapist
psychcentral.com — “I have been developing social phobia which is getting worse. I avoid people in my office and don't feel comfortable around people. My 20 year old son and” View full resource at psychcentral.com
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Getting a Grip on "Fever Phobia"
hcplive.com — “Monitoring for signs of serious illness, improving the child--™s comfort, and educating parents on medication use are key components of fever management.” View full resource at hcplive.com
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Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias
kidshealth.org — “Experiencing and dealing with anxieties can prepare young people to handle the unsettling experiences and challenging situations of life.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Health Tip: Fears and Phobias
health.yahoo.net — “(HealthDay News) -- People with phobic anxieties, like fear of crowded places, fear of heights or fear of going outside, are at higher risk for heart disease than those with fewer or no anxieties.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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Innoculating Against Phobias
medicalnewstoday.com — “Imagine if your fear of spiders, heights or flying could be cured with a simple injection. Research published in BioMed Central's open access journal, Behavioral and Brain Functions suggest” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Parenting: Help with School Phobias
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Anxiety Disorders and Phobias on the Rise
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Phobias | Peace and Healing
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List of Phobias Classified as a Disability
disabled-world.com — “List and definitions of some of the more common phobias in children and adults including social phobia” View full resource at disabled-world.com
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Psychiatry Article | Phobia
mdlinx.com — “Nosological status of social phobia: contrasting classical and recent literature” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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