Signs And Symptoms Of Phobias

The symptoms of a phobia can range from mild feelings of apprehension and anxiety to a full-blown panic attack. Typically, the closer you are to the thing you’re afraid of, the greater your fear will be. Your fear will also be higher if getting away is difficult.

Physical signs and symptoms of a phobia

§  Difficulty breathing §  Racing or pounding heart §  Chest pain or tightness §  Trembling or shaking Emotional signs and symptoms of a phobia	§  Feeling dizzy or lightheaded §  A churning stomach §  Hot or cold flashes; tingling sensations §  Sweating
§  Feeling of overwhelming anxiety or panic §  Feeling an intense need to escape §  Feeling “unreal” or detached from yourself	§  Fear of losing control or going crazy §  Feeling like you’re going to die or pass out §  Knowing that you’re overreacting, but feeling powerless to control your fear

Symptoms of Blood-Injection-Injury Phobia

The symptoms of blood-injection-injury phobia are slightly different from other phobias. When confronted with the sight of blood or a needle, you experience not only fear but disgust.

Like other phobias, you initially feel anxious as your heart speeds up. However, unlike other phobias, this acceleration is followed by a quick drop in blood pressure, which leads to nausea, dizziness, and fainting. Although a fear of fainting is common in all specific phobias, blood-injection-injury phobia is the only phobia where fainting can actually occur.