A mental health condition characterized by an intense fear of a specific object or situation.
Gradual exposure to feared situations, relaxation and stress-reduction techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to challenge negative thoughts, medication if necessary.
Intense fear or anxiety about a specific object, situation, or activity
Avoiding the feared object, situation, or activity, or enduring it with intense fear or distress
Physical symptoms of anxiety, such as sweating, trembling, or rapid heartbeat
Worrying about encountering the feared object, situation, or activity
Difficulty functioning in daily life due to the phobia
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