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Nobody is really certain - if we knew for sure, we could always cure them! It's thought that some phobias start with childhood experiences that are not processed in a healthy manner, but allowed to grow out of proportion. However, there are many phobias that we just don't know about. Sometimes people develop phobias that they cannot explain.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoThey respond to their past experiences by having a fear of a dangerous situation.
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Why are some people afraid of gold?
people have different kind of phobias and the fear of gold is one of the phobias
How are phobias formed?
Phobias are formed when you are uncomfortable or scared of something. Like spiders, or have people watching them eat.
Are all people with phobias the same?
no not at all
How are people cured from phobias?
People either live with the phobias their whole life or they get counselors and the counselors talk them through it and help them face their fear/phobia
Who is afraid of pneumatiphobia?
people with phobophobia (fear of phobias)
What are some weird kinds of phobias?
phobophobia=afraid of phobias and testites=afraid of taking tests (people say that in bmy school when we go tests -_-)
Are people suffering from phobias afraid to perform ordinary activities?
Some are afraid to leave their homes. Some can not hold down a job. Phobias can be quite strong.
How do you get hippopotomonstosesquippedaliophobia?
Phobias are a subject of much study. It is not yet known how or why people get them.
What is the phobia of phobias?
The phobia of phobias is Phobophobia.
How many people have bibliophobia?
It is difficult to determine the exact number of people with bibliophobia, as it is not a widely studied or reported phobia. However, like all phobias, bibliophobia is relatively rare compared to more common fears and phobias.
Are phobias considered science?
Phobias are an aspect of psychology, which is considered a science. So yes, phobias are a science of sorts
Where can you find a list of phobias?
You can find a list of phobias on websites dedicated to mental health and psychology, in books about anxiety disorders, or on websites of organizations such as the American Psychiatric Association. There are also specialized resources like the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) that list and categorize phobias.
