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Phobias are in which a person feels irrationally afraid of a specific object or situation. ...
Phobias are irrational fears that disrupt behavior. ... 5% of Americans have phobias. ... According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) approximately five to nine percent of Americans experience one or more phobias that range from mild to severe every year.
Phobias can occur in early childhood, but usually are first evident between the ages of 15 and 20 years of age. ...
Phobias can interfere with your ability to work, socialize, and go about a daily routine. ...
Phobias are divided into categories according to the cause of the reaction and avoidance. ... Social Phobia ¡V which causes extreme anxiety in social or public situations, and Agoraphobia ¡V which is the fear of being alone in public places from which there is no easy escape, and finally Specific (simple) Phobias ¡V which are the most common and focus on specific objects. ...
People who suffer from specific phobias are aware that their fear is irrational, but the thought of facing the object or situation often brings on a panic attack or severe anxiety.
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