Phobias & Fears
The difference between a fear and phobia:
Normal Fear
Phobia
Feeling anxious on a flight during turbulence
Missing a wedding because it is abroad
Feeling a bit dizzy when climbing a ladder
Avoiding purchasing a beautifull apartment on the 9th floor because of your fear of height
Feeling a little nauseous when having an injection
Missing appointments and check ups for fear of needles
Feeling a little nervous when seeing a pitbull terrier
Avoiding parks in case you see a dog
Common phobias include :
Agoraphobia: a Fear of being in public and open spaces. It is now also believed to develop as a complication of panic attacks.
Situational phobias : A fear triggered by a certain factor such as being in an enclosed space (claustrophobia), flying, tunnels, and bridges.
Social phobia: also known as social anxiety disorder, where you feel self conscious and worried about being humiliated in front of people.
Animal phobias: fear of spiders, rodents, snakes and dogs.
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