Sunday, April 3, 2011

Most Common Phobias


They’re called “irrational” fears, but somewhere there’s a good reason

Most Common Phobias
Maybe you have had a fear that you haven’t been able to pinpoint. Find out the symptoms and how to treat your phobias now
Arachnophobia
They don’t call them creepy crawlies for nothing. This doctor found animal phobias to be among the most frequent fears in children.
Social phobia
The Mayo Clinic says it's normal to feel nervous in some social situations. But sometimes those fears can be heightened.
Agoraphobia
The fact that this word comes from the Greek word for “marketplace” clues you in to the kind of fear it is
Claustrophobia
This word evolved from the Latin word for “cloister,” which means this.
Acrophobia
Most people who suffer with Acrophobia often experience vertigo. (What is that?)
Astraphobia
Other names for this condition. See images of the feared storms.
Necrophobia
The horror film genre would not have been the same without this fear lurking in the hearts of millions. Not to be confused with thanatophobia.
Nyctophobia
Nyctophobia is common in small children, but if it persists, it could be the sign of a medical condition. Here’s something that may help those who suffer with this condition.

Ophidiophobia
Part of a larger fear, there are a lot of people wary of these creatures.

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