The hallmark of any phobia is irrationality. There is no logical reason for fear, yet many of us are afraid of various things in life. Believe me, you're not alone. Millions of people all over the world successfully deal with phobias.
Dr. Dennis
Fears are different, the symptoms are similar
Each phobia may have its manifestations, but a common set of symptoms looks like this:
- Increased heart rate (tachycardia)
- Elevated blood pressure
- Labored breathing, shortness of breath
- Trembling in the body
- Extreme sweating
- Dizziness
- Nausea, upset stomach, abdominal discomfort
- Panic, loss of self-control
Phobias can be of varying degrees of intensity. Generally, the longer a person lives with a phobia, the stronger it becomes. It is not necessary to deny the presence of the problem and avoid situations that provoke fears. Experts advise dealing with them directly.
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