phobia

A phobia is an anxiety disorder involving fear of a situation or object. Exposure to the source of the fear triggers an anxiety response. Photo: Phobia Stock Photos

Phobia of the Day: Nomophobia

A phobia is an anxiety disorder involving fear of a situation or object. Exposure to the source of the fear triggers an anxiety response.

phobia

A phobia is an anxiety disorder involving fear of a situation or object. Exposure to the source of the fear triggers an anxiety response. Photo: 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: Nomophobia is a psychological condition in which a person experiences anxiety and fear when they do not have connectivity to their phone.

This week’s phobias:

Monday, 21 November – Emetophobia

Tuesday, 22 November – Gamophobia

Wednesday, 23 November – Heliophobia

Thursday, 24 November

Friday, 25 November

Last week:

Tuesday, 15 November – Ablutophobia

Wednesday, 16 November – Barophobia

Thursday, 17 November – Chrometophobia

Friday, 18 November – Dystychiphobia

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