Phobias, the intense and irrational fear of an object or situation, can make it difficult to enjoy life; for example, the fear of heights may stop you from going certain places - your fear may be so intense that you feel uncomfortable near windows in tall buildings - or participating in activities. Common phobias include:

• Heights
• Flying
• Insects (often spiders)
• Thunder or lightning
• Certain animals (often dogs or snakes)
• Enclosed or small spaces

While these are some of the common phobias, there...