Recognizing the Symptoms and Diagnostic Criteria for Phobias
If you are newly diagnosed with a phobia, you may wonder how your doctor arrived at this conclusion. Maybe you are wondering whether you or a loved one are suffering from a phobia. Whatever your reason for visiting, you can find out more about the symptoms and diagnostic criteria for phobias here. Remember that only a health professional can diagnose a phobia, however.
Crisis Anniversaries and Phobias
If you have been through a major crisis, such as a hurricane or the sudden death of a loved one, you are probably already aware of the increased risk of phobias and other psychological disorders at that time. But did you know that the anniversary date could trigger a major reaction, even years later? Here's how to cope.
If you have been through a major crisis, such as a hurricane or the sudden death of a loved one, you are probably already aware of the increased risk of phobias and other psychological disorders at that time. But did you know that the anniversary date could trigger a major reaction, even years later? Here's how to cope.
Crisis Anniversary - Your Worst Crisis Anniversary Story
The anniversary of a major crisis, from the sudden death of a loved one to a natural disaster, can spark dramatic emotional reactions. Have you experienced an anniversary reaction? Share your worst reaction story here!
The anniversary of a major crisis, from the sudden death of a loved one to a natural disaster, can spark dramatic emotional reactions. Have you experienced an anniversary reaction? Share your worst reaction story here!
Fear or Phobia?
If you are afraid of something specific, it can be difficult to decide whether you are experiencing a fear or phobia. A phobia is sometimes seen as simply a worse level of fear. This is not entirely accurate, though. Read on for more information on the differences between phobia and simple fear.
If you are afraid of something specific, it can be difficult to decide whether you are experiencing a fear or phobia. A phobia is sometimes seen as simply a worse level of fear. This is not entirely accurate, though. Read on for more information on the differences between phobia and simple fear.
Diagnosing a Phobia
If you suspect that you or a loved one may have a phobia, you may wonder how the condition is diagnosed. Read on to find out more.
If you suspect that you or a loved one may have a phobia, you may wonder how the condition is diagnosed. Read on to find out more.
Diagnosing Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is an intense fear of being away from help in the event of a panic attack. Read on to find out more about diagnosing agoraphobia.
Agoraphobia is an intense fear of being away from help in the event of a panic attack. Read on to find out more about diagnosing agoraphobia.
Diagnosing a Social Phobia
Social phobia is a phobia of acting in an embarrassing way in public. Read on for more information on diagnosing a social phobia.
Social phobia is a phobia of acting in an embarrassing way in public. Read on for more information on diagnosing a social phobia.
Diagnosing a Specific Phobia
A specific phobia is an intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation. Provided here is information on diagnosing specific phobias.
A specific phobia is an intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation. Provided here is information on diagnosing specific phobias.
Symptoms of Phobias
A phobia can be defined as an intense and irrational fear of something specific. Read on to find out more about the symptoms of phobias.
A phobia can be defined as an intense and irrational fear of something specific. Read on to find out more about the symptoms of phobias.
Symptoms of a Specific Phobia
A specific phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specified object or situation. Provided here is information on recognizing the symptoms of a specific phobia.
A specific phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specified object or situation. Provided here is information on recognizing the symptoms of a specific phobia.
Symptoms of Social Phobia
Social phobia is a specific type of phobia that focuses on fear of embarrassment in social settings. Provided here is a guide to the symptoms of social phobia.
Social phobia is a specific type of phobia that focuses on fear of embarrassment in social settings. Provided here is a guide to the symptoms of social phobia.
Symptoms of Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is a specific type of phobia, hallmarked by the fear of having a panic attack in public. Provided here is information to help you recognize the symptoms of agoraphobia.
Agoraphobia is a specific type of phobia, hallmarked by the fear of having a panic attack in public. Provided here is information to help you recognize the symptoms of agoraphobia.