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A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. 

It is a strong, irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. There are many specific phobias. Acrophobia is a fear of heights. You may be able to ski the world's tallest mountains but be unable to go above the 5th floor of an office building. Agoraphobia is a fear of public places, and claustrophobia is a fear of closed-in places. 

If you become anxious and extremely self-conscious in everyday social situations, you could have a social phobia. Other common phobias involve tunnels, highway driving, water, flying, animals and blood. 

PHOBIAS

   •  Panic and fear 

   •  Rapid heartbeat  

   •  Shortness of breath 

   •  Trembling 

   •  A strong desire to get away 

People with phobias try to avoid what they are afraid of. If they cannot, they may experience:

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Treatment helps most people with phobias. Options include medicines, therapy or both.

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