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. However, if this fear takes the form of an anxiety disorder associated with an object (living or otherwise), situation, condition or state, then this becomes a phobia.
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.
- Fear is often manageable normally, but phobia may not be manageable under normal circumstances.
- In case of fear, the actual danger posed may vary, but in case of phobia, the actual danger may be insignificant or even none.
- Fear is a bearable state hence there may not be any symptoms of Fear. But Phobia is an extreme state generally characterized by lots of symptoms such as palpitation, sweetening, dry month, Panic Attack etc.
- Fear can be beneficial as it keeps away from dangerous situations. For example, if one is afraid to climb a very high mountain, it is a normal condition. But if someone is afraid from climbing two floors of an apartment’s building, it is an irrational fear and hence it is phobia.
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.
