“Courage is knowing what not to fear” – Plato

 

What is a Phobia? .

A phobia is an overwhelming fear of an object , place  feeling   situation or an animal. Phobias are more pronounced than fears . They develop when a person’s sense of danger about a certain situation .

Phobias are an extreme form of fear or anxiety which is triggered by a situation even if there is no danger . In severe cases a person will organise their life around advoiding  “the thing” that causes them Anxiety , their belief is that it will happen.

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Symptoms of Phobias

  • Sweating
  • Nausea
  • Unsyeadinrss
  • Dizziness
  • Light Headed
  • Chest Pains
  • Fear of the unknown
  • Fear of losing Control
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Irregular Hearbeat.
  • Hot flushes or Chills
  • Feeling Numb.

There are a variety of situations , objects that someone could develop a Phobia.  Phobias are divided into two.

 

  • Specific or Simple Phobias
  • Complex Phobias

What causes Phobias?

Phobias don’t have a single cause , however there are a number of factors.

  • Particular incident or trauma.
  • Genetics ( more people may be born with a tendency to be more anxious than others.
  • Phobias – develops early in life from a parent or sibling .

Treating Phobias

Simple Phobias can be treated through gradual exposure to the object , place , situation or animal.

 

  • Counselling
  • Psychotherapy
  • Medication ( described for Anxiety )
  • Phobias can affect anyone at any time at any age .

Getting Help…

The first step is to seek help for your fear or phobia and discuss how you are feeling . You can go and talk to your G.P who can answer any questions or a Counsellor who is qualified to deal with fears and phobias.

 

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