List of phobias - Wikipedia For more information on the psychiatric side, including how psychiatry groups phobias such as agoraphobia, social phobia, or simple phobia, see phobia The following lists include words ending in -phobia, and include fears that have acquired names
The Ultimate List of Phobias - Psych Central Phobias are fears of a particular object or event There are five classifications of phobias in the general population Phobias cause intense fear and anxiety Some people may even have panic
Phobias: What They Are, Causes, Symptoms Treatments A phobia is when you have intense or even overpowering fear and anxiety in certain situations or when you encounter certain objects While phobias can involve the same things as ordinary fears, the effects of phobias are more severe In the most severe cases, people with phobias critically limit their lives to avoid encountering what they fear
Phobias and Fear (50 Common Phobias List) - Practical Psychology What are Phobias? Phobias are classified in the DSM-5 and recognized as a mental disorder and refer to a type of anxiety disorder characterized by the fear of a specific stressor There are treatments and skills that you can learn to overcome these phobias and live as normally as possible
List of Phobias A-Z: Most Common Fears, Types More This article presents the 12 most common types of phobias as well as a list of all the phobias (that are currently recognized) that people may experience Keep in mind that if a person meets the diagnostic criteria for a specific phobia, they are living with a mental health condition that likely requires treatment
List of Phobias: How Many Are There? - Healthline It's impossible to name all the possible fears that people can have, but here's a list of the most common and unique ones, including the fear of phobias, as well as treatment options
Phobias and Phobia-Related Disorders - NIMH Endure unavoidable objects and situations with intense anxiety There are several types of phobias and phobia-related disorders: Specific phobias (sometimes called simple phobias): As the name suggests, people who have a specific phobia have an intense fear of, or feel intense anxiety about, specific types of objects or situations