A phobia is an anxiety disorder involving fear of a situation or object. Image: Phobia Stock Photos
Phobia of the Day: What is Xerophobia?
A phobia is an anxiety disorder involving fear of a situation or object. Exposure to the source of the fear triggers an irrational response.
A phobia is an anxiety disorder involving fear of a situation or object. Image: Phobia Stock Photos
A phobia is an anxiety disorder involving excessive and persistent fear of a situation or object. Exposure to the source of the fear triggers an immediate anxiety response.
Most specific phobias fall into one of four major categories:
- Fears of the natural environment
- Fears related to animals
- Fear related to medical treatments or issues
- Fears related to specific situations
Phobia of the Day: Xerophobia is an irrational fear of dryness
It is an irrational fear of dryness that causes the person suffering from it to experience intense fear of being exposed to dryness. It can cause one to be unable to think about dry places like deserts, about becoming thirsty, or about having dry skin without breaking into a sweat. An irrational fear of dryness can cause a variety of psychological and physical symptoms. The type of symptoms and their severity can also change depending on the cause of the fear and its triggers. Here are some common symptoms to help you identify xenophobia. Physical Symptoms
- Increased heart rate or palpitations
- Irregular breathing
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Muscle tension
- Feelings of dizziness or fainting
- Tremors
- Excessive sweating
- Hot/cold flashes
- Migraine
SELF-CARE TIPS FOR PHOBIAS THAT BRING ON ANXIETY
- Talk to someone you trust.
- Learn to manage panic and anxiety.
- Look into joining a support group.
- Use self-help resources.
- Take a course for your specific phobia.
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