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phobia
What is phobia and most common type of phobia
A phobia can be defined as ‘a pathologically strong fear of a particular event orthing’. In relation to phobias, the person experiences extremes offear, but sometimes there are no specific reasons for this. The behaviour of theperson is usually out of proportion to the stimulus that causes the anxiety. Theperson focuses on the situation and […]
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Social phobia diagnosis and psychological treatment
Social phobia is a persistent fear of performing in social situations, especially where strangers are present or where the person fears embarrassment. Patients fear that others will think them stupid, weak or crazy, and exposure to the feared situation provokes an immediate anxiety attack. Patients recognise that their fear is excessive, but their anxiety and […]
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