Phobias
Phobias
When Fear out of Proportion to Danger A phobia is a fear that is out of proportion to any real danger. If a phobia interferes with your ability to lead a normal life then it may be considered an anxiety disorder. Common phobias are fears of germs, crowds, heights, flying, spiders, mice, blood, injections or enclosed spaces (claustrophobia).
Social phobia is one of the more common but complex phobias. If you're affected by this, meeting people causes anxiety, because you're overly worried about what others think of you. One form of social phobia is severe anxiety about speaking or performing in public. It can involve fear of making a phone call. It's common to feel nervous in these situations, but people with social phobia find these activities impossible.
Agoraphobia, another common phobia, is a fear of various places and situations, such as crowds or public places, and is often accompanied by panic disorder.
Social phobia is one of the more common but complex phobias. If you're affected by this, meeting people causes anxiety, because you're overly worried about what others think of you. One form of social phobia is severe anxiety about speaking or performing in public. It can involve fear of making a phone call. It's common to feel nervous in these situations, but people with social phobia find these activities impossible.
Agoraphobia, another common phobia, is a fear of various places and situations, such as crowds or public places, and is often accompanied by panic disorder.