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.
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Common Types Of Phobias And Fears
There are four general types of phobias and fears:
§ Animal phobias. Examples include fear of snakes, fear of
spiders, fear of rodents, and fear of dogs.
§ Natural environment phobias. Examples include fear of heights, fear of
storms, fear of water, and fear of the dark.
Fear vs. Phobias
It is normal and even helpful to experience fear
in dangerous situations. Fear is an adaptive human response. It serves a
protective purpose, activating the automatic “fight-or-flight” response. With
our bodies and minds alert and ready for action, we are able to respond quickly
and protect ourselves.
What Is A Phobia?
A phobia is an intense fear of something that, in reality, poses
little or no actual danger. Common phobias and fears include closed-in places,
heights, highway driving, flying insects, snakes, and needles. However, we can
develop phobias of virtually anything. Most phobias develop in childhood, but
they can also develop in adults.
