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Phobias are an intense fear of something, like heights or certain animals, that causes significant distress. They’re typically treated with therapy, medication, or a combination of both.

Phobias are intense, and mostly irrational fears of specific objects, situations, or creatures. While many of us are familiar with common fears like spiders or heights, some phobias are ...

Phobias affect 8-12% of Americans with overwhelming fear responses that go far beyond normal anxiety, requiring professional treatment and lifestyle changes.

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Most phobias can be treated successfully through gradual exposure, counselling, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and sometimes medication to manage anxiety.