Are you a teenager struggling with a terrifying fear? Has the fear become so hard to manage that it is actually limiting your activities? Are you worried about what your friends might think, or you do you wonder whether you are going crazy? If so, you might be suffering from a phobia. Here is what you should know about phobias.
What Is a Phobia?What Causes Phobias?
What Is Treatment Like?
If you are experiencing an intense fear that is starting to impact your life, let your parents and doctor know. Phobias are relatively easy to treat, but can get worse if you let them go. Facing your fears will allow you to get on with your life.
Source:American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th Ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
