Specific Phobias
A Specific Phobia is a fear of something that has no actual danger.
Some common phobias are:
- Fear of Dogs
- Fear of Flying
- Fear of Water
- Fear of Driving
- Fear of Tunnels
- Fear of Elevators
- Fear of Heights
- Fear of Being Closed In
People with a Specific Phobia can have a panic attack or severe anxiety just thinking of what they fear.
There are 6.3 million adults affected by Specific Phobias. This disorder is twice as common in women than men.
The reason for Specific Phobias is not well understood, but there is some evidence to support the assumption that this disorder might run in families.
Specific Phobias are highly treatable with medication and therapy.
Here is a video you may find helpful:
Robert Mantell Cures Fear, Phobia, Anxiety On Discovery Health Channel
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For more information, as well as referrals to specialists and self-help groups in your State, contact:
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
8730 Georgia Avenue - Suite 600Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: 240-485-1001
Fax: 240-485-1035
www.adaa.org
Mental Help Net
CenterSite, LLC
570 Metro Place
Dublin, OH 43017
http://mentalhelp.net/poc/center_index.php?id=1
National Mental Health Association
2001 Beauregard Street, 12th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22311
Telephone: 800-969-6642
Fax: 703-684-5968
(TDD): 800-433-5959
www.nmha.org
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