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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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Complications
... Having a phobia may cause other problems, including: Social isolation. If you have a phobia, you may find that you avoid social situations and public places. Depression. The avoidance of many activiti...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Your doctor or a mental health professional may suggest medications or behavior therapy or both to treat phobias. Most people don''t get better on their own and require some type of treatment. The obj...
Source: MayoClinic
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Treating Phobias with Alternative Treatments
... Anxiety Phobia Alternative Therapies for Phobias See Also: Aromatherapy Studies have shown that essential oil of lavender can bring relief from anxiety. Carry a small bottle with you; sprinkle on a ha...
Source: Holistic Online
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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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