Phobias-Specific Phobias
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
A specific phobia is an intense and irrational fear of a particular object or situation. People with specific phobias may try to avoid the feared object or situation.
US Cases: 19.3 million
World Cases: 609 million
Sex Ratio: M/2.5F
Age Onset: under 16
Brain Area: amygdala,insula,pfc,acc
Symptoms: extra fear, avoidance,distress
Progression: many severe, long-term effects
Therapies: tapering down usages
Medications: one found
YouTube Video: How to use exposure therapy to overcome phobias
Amazon or Library book: Anxiety & Specific Phobias
Support Groups:
Facebook-phobiasupportgroup; Phobia Anxiety Support Group;609-713-2963