Phobias
Phobias can be debilitating and can prevent sufferers from living a normal life. Triggered by a particular situation (heights, going outside, etc.) or object (snakes, needles), a phobia is an extreme fear or anxiety that lasts more than six months and has an impact on day-to-day life. These phobias usually develop during adolescence or young adulthood. Traumatic events or learning fears from other people, such as a parent with the same fear, can cause phobias.
Symptoms
Treatment
Symptoms
Symptoms of phobias include:
- Shaking
- Chest pain
- Feeling cut of from reality
- Sweating
- Feeling sick, vomiting, or having diarrhoea
- Feeling faint or lightheaded
- Feeling as if you are choking
Treatment
Treatment options for phobias include:
- Meditation or other self-help activities
- Medication
- Talk therapy or hypnotherapy