A phobia is an anxiety disorder involving fear of a situation or object. Image: Phobia Stock Photos
Phobia of the Day: Chloephobia
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: Chloephobia is having an irrational fear of newspapers.
Someone with this phobia may experience a disquieting (you might say horrifying) instance of the power of the unedited internet to propagate error.
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.
THIS WEEK’S LIST:
Monday, 5 December – Zuigerphobia
Tuesday, 6 December – Amaxophobia
Wednesday, 7 December – Anemophobia
Thursday, 8 December – Chrometophobia
RECENT PHOBIA WORD POSTS:
Monday, 28 November – Ophidiophobia
Tuesday, 29 November – Philemaphobia
Wednesday, 30 November – Scoptophobia
Thursday, 1 December – Thalassophobia
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