A phobia is an anxiety disorder involving fear of a situation or object. Image: Phobia Stock Photos
Phobia of the Day: Pedophobia
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: Pedophobia or Pediaphobia is the excessive fear of children, infants, toddlers, or babies.
Pedophobia or Pediaphobia is the excessive fear of children, infants, toddlers, or babies. , Like all phobias, Pedophobia starts with negative self-talk. ‘Oh, no, here comes a child. I am going to lose control. I cannot stand this. What will others say? I will lose it.’ This causes both physical and emotional symptoms:
- Racing heart or palpitations
- Sweaty palms
- Hot or cold flashes
- Constricted breathing
- Dizziness
- Butterflies in the stomach, nausea, distress
- Muscle tension
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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