What is a Phobia?
A phobia is an irrational persistent fear that appears when an individual is exposed to a specific object, situation or even people. In fact, a phobia can manifests itself in almost anything
The characteristic traits are usually defined as intensive powerful feelings of impending danger and the only option that the sufferer can do is to avoid the stimulus at all costs.
As this is a neurotic disorder, the causes could have roots connected to the past and this can be also explored in therapy. In spite of it being a stubborn disorder, there is a way out. With appropriate counselling and therapy, incorporating the use of a Cognitive Behavioural approach, research has shown that the individual can look forward to a good recovery within time.
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