Common Phobias

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From the long list of phobias there are some common phobias that most individuals develop. The following are ten most common phobias that are related to environment, animals or specific situations. These fear objects often lead to dizziness, nauseas and breathlessness.

Arachnophobia : Fear of spiders usually developed in women.

Ophidiophobia : Fear of snakes often caused due to evolutionary causes or personal experiences.

Acrophobia : Fear of heights that often lead to anxiety attacks.

Agoraphobia : Fear of places or situations like crowded areas, open spaces, or situations that are likely to trigger a panic attack.

Cynophobia : Fear of dogs. This is often associated with some personal experiences.

Astraphobia : Fear of thunder and lightening.

Trypanophobia : Fear of injections.

Social Phobias : Fear of social situations or social gatherings. People avoid going to parties, get together or any other family gatherings.

Pteromerhanophobia : Fear of flying. As a treatment to this phobia people are often introduced to flying gradually and progressively.

Mysophobia : Fear of germs or dirt.