Phobias

=Phobias =


 * A phobia is an intense or irrational or inappropriate fear or an object, person, organism or situation, of a degree that interferes with normal life.
 * A phobia is an anxiety disorder.
 * People that have phobias are exposed to the object or situation they fear. The symptoms of anxiety and fear can range from mild feelings of apprehension to a full-blown panic attack. Other symptoms are shortness of breath, accelerated heart rate, chest pain, feeling of choking, and nausea or stomach distress.
 * There are genetic factors when talking about phobias

__General Perception__
 * People think it can be treated with professional help

__Treatments__
 * The Most frequently used treatment for phobias is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy called systematic desensitization or exposure therapy.
 * very effective
 * according to the national institute of mental health, about 75% of people are able able to overcome their phobias through cognitive-behavioral therapy