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Types Of Phobias
Treating Fear of Heights
Fear of heights, known as acrophobia, is one of the most common types of phobias. Although people commonly become jittery or nervous when in a high place, some people will have irrational and persistent fear, causing them to avoid situations where they will be exposed to any high places.
Being afraid when in a situation that requires looking down from a high place. This is normal and is a protective measure. Heights, in some cases, can be dangerous and this fear can help to keep people safe. ...
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Expert & Community Posts
What Are Specific Phobias?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...spiders or dogs? These are all types of specific phobias and they are a type of anxiety... Read more »
Conquering Your Fear of Flying
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert...anxious during turbulence or as a full-fledged flying phobia with panic attacks and the desire... Read more »
Aquaphobia: The Fear of Water
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...Many people are afraid of the water, however, aquaphobia is "an abnormal and persistent fear of... Read more »
Intense One-Session Treatment Helped Children with Phobias
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...Virginia, U.S. show promise in treating children's phobias. According to the research, children... Read more »
Celebrities with Anxiety: Harrison Ford: Fear of Public Speaking
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...feelings. The fear of public speaking is a "specific phobia." Many people with specific... Read more »
Health Guide
Needle Phobia
...font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} Approximately 10% of the population has needle phobia, or an intense fear of needles and sharp objects. Fear of needles is a... Read more »Aviophobia or Fear of Flying
...number of other triggers are also present when flying. Many of these triggers are caused by different types of phobias, such as: Fear of heightsFear of being in enclosed or crowded... Read more »What Are Phobias?
...intense fear of dogs? Or of flying? Or heights? All of these fears are considered to be “specific phobias.” Phobias are not just an intense fear, they are an irrational and unsubstantiated... Read more »Specific Phobias Explained
...mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} Phobias are not just an intense fear; they are an irrational and... Read more »Claustrophobia
...mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} Claustrophobia is the fear of being in a small or enclosed space. Claustrophobia is classified as a... Read more »Images
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