phobia

A phobia (from the Greek: φόβος, Phóbos, meaning "fear" or "morbid fear") is, when used in the context of clinical psychology, a type of anxiety disorder, usually defined as a persistent fear of an object or situation in which the sufferer commits to great lengths in avoiding, typically disproportional to the actual danger posed, often being recognized as irrational. In the event the phobia cannot be avoided entirely, the sufferer will endure the situation or object with marked distress and significant interference in social or occupational activities.[1]

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Fight Your Phobias!

Sat, Jun 7, 2008

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You’re so afraid of what people might say But that’s okay cuz you’re only human You’re so afraid of what people might say But that’s okay you’ll soon get strong enough ~Nelly Furtado~ Many people complain about having a phobia, but in reality, what they experience is a simple fear caused by the preservation instinct. [...]

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