All three types of phobias fall under the broader category ofanxiety disorders.
About 30% of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lifetime.
Why do phobias exist?
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There is no single known cause of phobias.Some phobias may be sparked by traumatic events, especially during childhood.
In some cases, certain phobias run in families.
In the United States, about 1.3% of adults have experienced agoraphobia at least once.
List of Common Phobias
Many phobias involve situations in which you sense a loss of control.
Many common phobias, such as trypanophobia (fear of injections and needles), begin in childhood.
Around 25% of children and adolescents experience an anxiety disorder at some point.
In some cases, childhood phobias may persist into adulthood.
With effective treatment, however, many children leave their phobias behind as they get older.
Dont be afraid to reach out to your healthcare provider for assistance with your anxiety symptoms.
Additional Phobias
This list of phobias is not meant to be comprehensive.
Almost anything human beings experience in their everyday lives can become a source of fear or anxiety.
Phobia Treatment
Phobias are usually treatable.
However, along with a qualified therapist, most treatment for phobias is effective.
However, it is incredibly effective and empowering.
Other common phobias include social phobia and agoraphobia.
Treatment is effective for most people with phobias.
Phobia treatment options include exposure therapy, prescribed medications, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), andmindfulness techniques.
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