What Is My Phobia Test?
Being exposed to the feared object, or even thinking about being exposed to it causes an
- This fear or anxiety is out of proportion to (much stronger than) the real threat.
- The person may have excessive sweating, problems controlling the muscles or actions, or rapid heart rate.
The person avoids situations in which contact with the feared object or animal may occur -- for example, avoiding driving through tunnels, if tunnels are the subject of the phobia. This type of...
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From Our Experts
Treatment of a Specific Phobia: The Case of Karen
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Exposure Therapy for Specific Phobias
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School Phobia: What to do when your child is afraid to go to school
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Understanding the Symptoms of Phobia
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Needle Phobia
Approximately 10% of the population has needle phobia, or an intense fear of needles and sharp objects. Fear of needles is a “specific... Read more »
Phobias
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A phobia is fear of an object or situation.Health professionals generally recognize three types of phobia: specific phobia, social phobia, and... Read more »
Phobia: simple/specific
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A phobia is a persistent and irrational fear of a particular type of object, animal, activity, or situation that poses little to no actual... Read more »
Phobia: simple/specific
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The goal of treatment is to help you function effectively. The success of the treatment usually depends on the severity of the phobia.Systematic... Read more »
Phobia
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
In addition to the routine questions, a mental health professional will ask about your current symptoms, and your family's history, particularly... Read more »
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