phobia
A phobia is an excessive, excessive fear of an object or situation that is actually less threatening and causes increased anxiety. Most people feel nervous before a responsible event, such as a speech or exam, but the prolonged, intense physical and psychological reactions of a phobia interfere with normal functioning at work or in social situations.
There are several types of phobias Some people are afraid of space, open spaces Others have a fear of certain social situations There are also specific phobias, such as the fear of snakes, the fear of elevator rides or the fear of flying
Not all phobias require treatment If your phobia is causing you problems in your daily life, there are several therapies that may help you overcome your fear
The real cause of phobias is still unknown Despite this, there is a connection between a person's phobias and the phobias of his parents It may be genetic or simply learned
Phobias are divided into three main categories:
- Specific phobias A specific phobia is an irrational, long-lasting fear of a specific object that does not correspond to a real risk or danger. These are: fear of situations (airplane, closed space); There are many types of specific phobias Not so rarely, a person has a phobia of more than one situation or object at the same time
- Social phobia Social phobia is more than just shyness In this phobia, a person is afraid of ordinary social situations, afraid of being laughed at In such situations, a person has a fear of exclusion, negative evaluation or unintentionally offending others
- Fear of open spaces - agoraphobia Agoraphobia is the fear of real situations, such as open or closed buildings, transport, standing in queues, crowded places, at home or outdoors Anxiety is mainly caused by the fact that a person thinks that he cannot leave the place because of the crowd, that is, if he develops anxiety, he cannot easily "escape" Agoraphobia is often seen in people with panic attacks because they are afraid of having another attack in places where they have had attacks before. Some people with agoraphobia do not want to leave the house
Regardless of the type of phobia, these reactions develop: The cause of panic and fear is a specific situation or object. The person tries to do everything to avoid this object or situation. Fear is not considered a phobia if it does not interfere with a person's daily life - at work, socially In this case, you should consult a doctor Most people get better with the right therapy
