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What is it?	A phobia is an exaggerated & irrational fear.
Do I have One?	Who doesn't?
Causes	They can be caused by a stressful experience a frightening event, or a parent or household member with a phobia that a child can "learn".
Symptoms	Uncontrollable anxiety, a feeling that the source of the fear must be avoided at all cost, not being able to function properly when exposed to the trigger.
Physical effects on these sensations can include	Sweating, abnormal breathing, accelerated heartbeat, trembling, hot flushes or chills, a choking sensation, chest pains, butterflies in the stomach, pins & needless, dry mouth, confusion, nausea, dizziness, headache.
Treatment	Exposure therapy, counselling medication
Medication	Antidepressants, benzodiazepines, beta-blockers.
Facts on phobias	Phobias are more than simply fear, people with phobias can't control their reactions.

A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder, defined by a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation. The phobia typically results in a rapid onset of fear and is present for more than six months.

When a person has a phobia, they will often shape their lives to avoid what they consider to be dangerous. The imagined threat is greater than any actual threat posed by the cause of terror.

Phobias are diagnosable mental disorders.

The person will experience intense distress when faced with the source of their phobia. This can prevent them from functioning normally and sometimes leads to panic attacks.

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https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249347.php