Phobias
A phobia is a persistent irrational fear about a situation or object. Just thinking about a phobia can cause anxiety. The fear and anxiety usually results in a panic attack. A mental health professional can conduct an evaluation in a face to face interview and can diagnose a phobia.
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I'm just back from the dentist. A portion of my head is still numb from the local anesthetic but despite my apprehension everything went well, as it always does. Speaking to the kindly receptionist (actually she spoke, I slurred and dribbled) we agreed that we were born too young. Our children, now young adults, haven't been touched beyond a…
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Jerry Kennard, Health Pro, commented on Could You Cope Without Your Cellphone? Spot on. And, when we sent the old-fashioned letter, it was standard practice to…
Merely Me, Health Guide, commented on Dental Anxieties Funny that you should write on this topic. I have been to the dentist twice in two days…
Eileen Bailey, Health Guide, posted Self-Help Tips for Managing Phobias Phobias, the intense and irrational fear of an object or situation, can make it…
Merely Me, Health Guide, commented on Homophobia: Is it Fear, Prejudice, or… Hi there I totally agree that a lot of homophobia comes from…
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