Social Phobia Social Anxiety Dis

Terrified of the creepy-crawlies? Scared of slithering serpents?

Well, you are not alone.

According to the American Psychiatric Association, phobias are the most common psychiatric illness among women and the second most common among men.

The National Institute of Mental Health suggests that phobias affect approximately 19.2 million Us adults.

These phobias typically emerge during childhood or adolescence and continue into adulthood.

They also impact twice as many women as they do men.

There are a number of explanations for  why phobias develop, including evolutionary and behavioral theories.

whatever the cause, phobias are treatable conditions that can be minimized and even eliminated with cognitive and behavioral therapy techniques and mideication.

Whate are we afraid of?

Phobias are surprisingly common, but what exactly do people fear the most?

Are there any phobias that tend to be more common than others?

the following phobias are the most common objects or situations that lead to marked fear and symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and breathlessness.

In some cases, these symptoms escalate into a full-blown panic attack.

These common phobias typically involve the enviornment, animals, fears of injection and blood, as well as certain specific situations.

Social phobia involves the fear of social situations and can be quite debilitating.

In many cases, these phobias can become so severe that people avoid events, places, and people who are likely to trigger an anxiety attack.

People with this phobia fear being watched or humiliated in front of others.

Even ordinary, everyday tasks such as eating a meal can be anxiety-provoking.

The American Psychiatric Association reports that social phobias often develop during puberty and can last throughout life unless they are treated.

The most common form of social phobia is a fear of public speaking.

In some cases, social phobias can cause people to avoid social situations including school and work.

which can have a major impact on the individual's well-being and ability to function.