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Who do specific phobias affect?
Specific phobias seem to run in families and are roughly twice as likely to appear in women
What age do phobias develop?
Anywhere from birth up to middle ages.
How many American adults are affected by specific phobias each year?
Specific phobias affect an estimated 19.2 million adult Americans and are twice as common in women as men.
What is specific phobias?
As its name suggests, a specific phobia is the fear of a particular situation or object
Can Medication cure phobias?
Medication can block the feelings of panic, and when combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be quite effective in reducing specific phobias and agoraphobia.
How do you develop fear of unicorns?
Since they are fictional characters I don't think the fear of unicorns is much of a problem.
What research has been done on phobias?
Advances in neuroimaging have also led researchers to identify certain parts of the brain and specific neural pathways that are associated with phobias.
How do people get phobias?
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.
How much does post traumatic stress disorder trigger phobias?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can significantly trigger or exacerbate phobias, particularly if the trauma is related to specific events or situations. Individuals may develop intense fears of reminders or cues associated with their trauma, leading to avoidance behaviors. This heightened sensitivity can result in the manifestation of phobias, where the individual feels overwhelmed by anxiety in situations that evoke memories of their traumatic experience. Overall, the relationship between PTSD and phobias is complex, as trauma can reshape one's perception of safety and threat.
What was the date nosocomephobia was discovered?
Nosocomephobia, the fear of hospitals, was recognized as a phobia at least as early as the mid-20th century. The specific date of its discovery is not clear, as phobias can develop over time and be recognized by researchers and clinicians at different points.
What disorder is phobia classified under?
Phobias are under the general heading of Anxiety Disorders. Agoraphobia is not a "stand-alone" codable disorder. It is included under the specific disorder with which it appears. Specific (or simple) phobias to objects or situations can be coded separately.
What causes a fear or phobia?
Generally phobias occur when the sufferer has had a bad experience with the object of their phobia. Common phobias that stem from these types of experiences are spiders, dogs, and the fear of being ridiculed. It is also possible that we biologically inherit some phobias from our parents. Others develop phobias later in life and are never able to determine the cause. The important things to remember are 1) you are not alone, and 2) there are successful treatments for the condition.
