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This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. Please help recruit one, or improve this page yourself if you can. See discussion page for details. See also -phob-, which discusses non-clinical uses of the suffix "-phobia" A phobia (from the Greek φόβος "fear"), is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities, or persons. The main symptom of this disorder is the excessive, unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. When the fear is ...
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Causes
... Much is still unknown about what causes phobias. However, there may be a strong correlation between your phobias and the phobias of your parents. Children may learn phobias by observing a family membe...
Source: MayoClinic
When to seek medical advice ... Simply feeling uncomfortable or uncertain about an object or situation may be normal and common. If your phobia isn''t disrupting your life, it''s not considered a disorder and you may not need treatm...
Source: MayoClinic
Screening and diagnosis ... Your doctor will likely ask you to describe your symptoms, how often they occur and what triggers them. Sometimes physical disorders occur along with anxiety disorders. As with other anxiety disorders...
Source: MayoClinic
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Resources
- ADAA - Glossary (Anxiety Disorders Association of America)
- Agoraphobia: Fear of Leaving the Home or Going Out in Public (Fronske Health Center, Northern Arizona University)
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