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Articles about Phobias

First version: 22 Jul 2008. Latest version: 22 Jul 2008.

Abstract:

A phobia is an intensive, seemingly unexplainable anxiety and fright in certain special situations or in relation to certain special objects. This page links to more information about phobia and its treatment.
Overview
An overview of the diagnosis, causes and treatment of phobia with advice on overcoming phobias.
Different Kinds of Phobias (Fears)
Social phobia Cannot talk to people Weight phobia Fear to use public toilets Sex phobia, sex aversion
Causes
Low self-esteem Suppressed feelings Dreams Phobia and anxiety Trauma
Incidence
How many people suffer from phobia
Treatment
Snake phobia as an example of the treatment of phobia Self-treatment separator Medicines separator More about the treatment of phobia (external link)
All Web4Health menus
Pages of interest from other web sites
List of all phobias and what their names mean
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