How to Understand Specific Phobias

How to Understand Specific Phobias
What are you afraid of? Explanation of different phobias, as well as what is a phobia and what is fear. Includes some phobia treatment tips!
Phobias are extreme or irrational fears of something. Fear, on the other hand, is a rational response to something that is perceived as dangerous or threatening. This is a healthy reaction that our bodies have that has ensured the survival of our species throughout the millennia. Phobias are also a common anxiety disorder that, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), affects between 8.7% and 18.1% of Americans.

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Aerophobia: The Fear of Flying

Aerophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of flying.  Those who suffer from Aerophobia exhibit extreme anxiety over flying even though they usually realize that no threat is being posed.

Aerophobia also means the fear of fresh air or drafts of air.

Aerophobia affects approximately 25% people and may be caused by being in or witnessing a traumatic plane crash or flight. 

More information about Aerophobia can be found at:   Understanding Fear of Flying.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

If you suffer from Aerophobia please share your story.  How did it begin and how does it affect your life?

Leukophobia: The Fear of the Color White

Leukophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of the color white.  Those who suffer from Leukophobia may fear anything that is white including houses, shoes, clothes or even people.

A phobia is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities or persons.  The main symptom is an excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. Other phobia symptoms include shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and an overall feeling of dread.  Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorders.

It's hard not to face your fear when you're afraid of the color white.  White is everywhere in this world and if your fear includes people then it can become impossible to avoid your fear.

Do you suffer from Leukophobia?  If you do, please share your story.  How does it affect your life and how do you cope with it?