Phobias and Fears: Symptoms, Treatment, and Support
On this page: When
are fears considered phobias? | What
is a phobia? | Symptoms
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should I get help? | Treatment
and support | Lifestyle
changes and self-help tips | Things
families and friends can do to help | Online
resources | Related
articles
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Did You Know?
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According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of
America, women are twice as likely to be afflicted by phobias as men.
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Online resources for phobias
General information on phobias
Phobias – Describes symptoms, causes, treatments and
when to get help. (Mayo Foundation)
Fears and Phobias – A comprehensive article on fears
and phobias, causes and treatments. ( American
Academy of Family Physicians)
Information on common specific
phobias
Claustrophobia – Describes symptoms of claustrophobia
and provides an overview of available treatments. (Better Health Channel,
Australia)
Fear of Flying: Introduction (commercial site) – A
thorough article on the fear of flying includes descriptions of common
causes and solutions. (HealthyPlace.com)
Fear of
Water – A photo essay provides an overview of one approach to
overcoming a fear of water. (Enjoythewater.com)
Dental
Phobia – Discusses dental phobia and what you can do about it, and
provides a dental anxiety self-test. (floss.com)
Living with Agoraphobia (commercial site) – A thorough
article on agoraphobia provides coping tips and personal stories from
people who have (or are in the process of) overcoming the condition.
(HealthyPlace.com)
Treatment and support
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