Healthcommunities.com, Doctors Helping People Online for Over 10 years Healthcommunities.com
Home Search SiteMap Contact Us Forum Store Review Board

Overview, Risk Factors

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:38 pm


Overview
A phobia is an anxiety disorder in which the affected person experiences an excessive or irrational fear of a specific situation, object or activity that disrupts their ability to function in normal daily activities. Fear occurs when the situation, object, or activity is anticipated or encountered and sometimes triggers a panic attack. Adults with phobias usually realize that their fear is irrational or excessive; however, having this insight is not typical in children with phobias.
...Read the full article

contentuser
 
Posts: 5350 | Joined: Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:51 am
cron

Home