A Phobia is an extreme condition caused by an intense irrational fear of an object (living or otherwise), situation, condition or state in which the subject feels an extreme urge to be able to avoid that object, condition or state. Generally, in reality that intense fear may pose no or little danger. Having fear is a common and natural phenomenon as fear is a response adapted by the Human body normally and it is helpful to be afraid in dangerous situations.
Causes of Phobia
Generally, a phobia is associated with an intense unpleasant past event which may or may not be remembered by the conscious mind but which actually created a very strong imprint on the unconscious mind. Hence, whenever something similar or close to that situation occurs, the unconscious mind brings the memory of that severe unpleasant event back causing the subject to be in a phobic condition. For example, person with Acrophobia(fear of Heights) ,may have experienced in past an incidence involving falling down from a height. Phobias sometimes may have genetic reasons as well.
Symptoms of Phobia
Symptoms may include but not limited to:
n Excessive sweating
n Panic Attack
n Dry Mouth
n Nausea
n Vertigo
n Anxiety
n Feeling Hot or Cold
n Increase in Heart Beat
n Increase in pulse rate
n Feeling Hot or Cold
Treatment of Phobias
Generally, for treating phobias, the alternative medications and therapies have been found more beneficial compared to traditional drugs which may have side effects. These may include Hypnosis and NLP i.e. Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
Disclaimer
Kindly note that above has been produced just for information. Nothing offered here is intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease or disorder of any kind. Please consult a qualified professional for more information.
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