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| Shonagh Paterson Stroma, Farr, Inverness Registered Hypnotherapist for Inverness and the Highlands & Islands |
Fears and phobias - Types of phobias
The three main kinds of phobiasThere are three main types of phobias, namely
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All types of phobias can be with or without panic attacks. |
Life Cycle Phobia - the new one
In addition to the three main types of phobias listed above, the American Psychiatric Association has identified a new category of fear which they have called Life Cycle Phobia.
This involves a fear of anything related to the normal cycles of life. Such fears can include the fear of getting married, having a family, divorce, illness, aging and death. puberty, dating, and death.
Specific phobia (simple phobia)
A specific phobia, sometimes called a simple phobia, is an extreme illogical fear of something that we realise poses little or no actual danger. Examples of this include an irrational and intense fear of bees, needles or water. Women are more likely to suffer from this type of phobia than are men.
Social phobia or social anxiety disorder
A social phobia is characterized by an overpowering and disabling fear of social situations. Such fear stems from a dread of embarrassment, rejection, humiliation or of being watched. This is much more than just shyness. Find out more about social phobia >
Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is believed to affect about a third of all people with anxiety disorders. It's usually thought to signify the fear of open spaces. This is a common misconception since agoraphobia may affect people in both open and enclosed spaces.
Many people don’t really know what the symptoms of agoraphobia are, and so many cases remain undiagnosed for months or even years. Find out more about agoraphobia >
Do you have a phobia that's making your life a misery? Hypnotherapy may be able to help you overcome your fears and phobias and get your life back in order again. Have a look at the hypnotherapy frequently asked questions page to find out more about hypnosis and hypnotherapy. |
If your phobia is causing you distress, please contact me to find out how hypnosis and my other treatments might be able to help you. Don't let your phobia hold you back any longer!
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