Phobias
The Definition Of Phobia an irrational, persistent, excessive fear of a specific object or situation
Fear vs. Phobia A fear can be explained as a normal response to genuine danger. A phobia is a “marked and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable, cued by the presence or anticipation of a specific object or situation. ”
Experts have not yet determined what causes a phobia • Some believe genetics to play a role but most people do not share phobias • Life experiences is what most experts and researchers believe to be the leading cause behind the development of phobias
• Dread • Panic Symptoms • Terror • Dizziness • Light-headed • Difficulty Breathing • Racing Heart Rate • Sweating • Hot and Cold Flashes
Arachnophobia
• Arachnophobia is a specific phobia, the fear of spiders and other arachnids such as scorpions.
• Arachnophobia affects 3. 5 to 6. 1 percent of the population. The first line of treatment is exposure therapy – which was first described by South African Psychiatrist Joseph Wolpe. In addition beta blockers, serotonin reuptake inhibitors and sedatives are used in the treatment of phobias • relaxation techniques
Notable people with arachnophobia • Justin Timberlake • Kirsten Dunst • Bryan Jury • Rupert Grint • J. K Rowling • J. R. R Tolkien • Peter Jackson
• Claustrophobia is the fear of having no escape and being closed in small spaces or rooms[1] (opposite: claustrophilia). It is typically classified as an anxiety disorder and often results in panic attack, and can be the result of many situations or stimuli, including elevators crowded to capacity, windowless rooms, and even tight-necked clothing.
• One study indicates that anywhere from 15– 37% of the world population is affected by severe claustrophobia, but only a small percentage of these people receive some kind of treatment for the disorder.
• Claustrophobia is typically thought to have two key symptoms: fear of restriction and fear of suffocation. • A typical claustrophobic will fear restriction in at least one, if not several, of the following areas: small rooms, locked rooms, cars, trains, tunnels, cellars, elevators, caves. • Fear of driving, especially at high speeds, is often attributed to claustrophobia.
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