Specific phobias are intense and unjustified fears of items or circumstances that represent no real risk but cause anxiety and avoidance. Specific phobias, unlike the transient nervousness you may have while making a speech or taking an exam, are long-lasting, generate significant bodily and psychological reactions, and can impair your ability to perform properly at work, school, or in social circumstances. Specific phobias are among the most prevalent anxiety disorders, yet not all of them require therapy. However, if a specific phobia is interfering with your everyday life, there are numerous therapies available to help you work through and conquer your anxieties - frequently permanently. Each type of phobia is given its own name. Acrophobia (fear of heights) and claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces) are two more frequent words. An unjustified fear might be inconvenient — for example, having to use the stairs instead of an elevator or driving the long way to work instead of using the highway — but it isn't deemed a distinct phobia unless it significantly interrupts your life. If anxiety is interfering with your ability to perform at work, school, or in social situations, consult your doctor or a mental health expert.

Payal Jain

185 resources

0

1

0

Like