“A phobia is an irrational
fear, a kind of anxiety disorder in which the sufferer has a relentless dread
of a situation, living creature, place or thing. Individuals with a phobia go
to great lengths to avoid a perceived danger which is much greater in their
minds than in real life. If confronted with the source of their phobia, the
person will suffer enormous distress, which can interfere with their normal
function; it can sometimes lead to total panic. For some people, even thinking
about their phobia is immensely distressing.” – According to Christian
Nordqvist (What is a phobia? What causes phobia?).
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