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    List of Phobias: Common Phobias From A to Z - Verywell Mind

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    Symptoms of Phobias

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    WEBSep 6, 2024 · Phobias cause intense fear and anxiety. Some people may even have panic attacks. If you’re dealing with a phobia, there are …

       
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      Dr. Anuvitha Kamath community pageMBBS · 3 years of expA phobia is defined as the fear of something. The most common phobias are social phobia(fear of social interactions), thanatophobia(fear of death), agoraphobia(fear of open spaces)...Read more
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      What are the most common phobias?
      In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), the American Psychiatric Association outlines several of the most common phobias. Agoraphobia, a fear of places or situations that trigger fear or helplessness, is singled out as a particularly common fear with its own unique diagnosis.

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      What is the cause of social phobia?

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      Social phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. People who have social phobia experience extreme and persistent anxiety associated with social or performance situations. Some people with social phobia fear and avoid specific situations, while others may feel anxiety about certain social situations. Children who experience teasing, bullying, rejection, ridicule or humiliation may be more prone to social anxiety disorder. In addition, other negative events in life, such as family conflict, trauma or abuse, may be associated with this disorder.
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      How many types of phobias are there?
      Phobias are fears of a particular object or event. There are five classifications of phobias in the general population. Phobias cause intense fear and anxiety. Some people may even have panic attacks. If you’re dealing with a phobia, there are treatments available and ways you can cope. Some phobias are more common than others. What is a phobia?

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      What are some examples of phobias?
      These subtypes and examples of the phobias they may induce include: While fears of vomiting, driving, flying and needles are some of the most common phobias, there are others that occur more rarely, such as a fear of falling or a fear of chickens.

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        Phobias List: Common Fears, Types, and Treatment

        WEBMar 22, 2023 · Learn about the different types of phobias, such as specific, agoraphobia, and social phobia, and their symptoms, causes, and treatment. Find out some examples of common and uncommon phobias, …

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        WEBJun 24, 2024 · Learn about the most common phobias, such as arachnophobia, ophidiophobia, acrophobia, and more. Find out the causes, symptoms, and treatments of these irrational and excessive fears.

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        WEBOct 30, 2019 · Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder that provokes excessive, persistent, and extreme fear. They can arise from almost anything, some that seem stranger than others, and about 12.5% of …