Fear Vs Phobias Essay
Introduction
Nearly everyone in the world is scared of something, for example mice or needles. For many people these are minor fears. A fear is a rational response to a situation that possibly poses a threat to our safety. It is normal to experience fear in a dangerous situation. Sometimes these fears can be very serious and interfere with day to day life and create anxiety. This is called a phobia. Phobias are said to affect 11% of the Australian population.
Fears vs. Phobias
Fear is a natural response that humans, and in fact most animals, have. Its purpose is to activate our ‘fight or flight’ response system in case of danger.
A phobia is a persistent, overwhelming and exaggerated fear of an object or situation that can affect your ability …show more content…
• Social phobia
Social phobia is also known as social anxiety disorder. It is the fear of social situations where you can be rejected, humiliated or judged by others. Examples of social phobias are fears of public speaking or talking to strangers.
• Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is the fear of experiencing anxiety or having a panic attack. Originally it was thought to be about the fear of open spaces and the public. It is caused by fearing no escape or help if an anxiety attack was to happen. The difference between agoraphobia and other specific phobias is that agoraphobia usually is developed after the person has already experienced a panic attack, and fears another one. People with agoraphobia may far being in a crowd, using public transport, being in open or closed spaces or leaving their home.
People that have a phobia are at a higher risk of social isolation, depression, substance abuse and suicide.
Symptoms
There is a wide range of symptoms of a phobia, from feelings of apprehension to having a major panic attack. Generally the closer you are to your stimulus, the greater your fear will be.
Symptoms of a
Nearly everyone in the world is scared of something, for example mice or needles. For many people these are minor fears. A fear is a rational response to a situation that possibly poses a threat to our safety. It is normal to experience fear in a dangerous situation. Sometimes these fears can be very serious and interfere with day to day life and create anxiety. This is called a phobia. Phobias are said to affect 11% of the Australian population.
Fears vs. Phobias
Fear is a natural response that humans, and in fact most animals, have. Its purpose is to activate our ‘fight or flight’ response system in case of danger.
A phobia is a persistent, overwhelming and exaggerated fear of an object or situation that can affect your ability …show more content…
• Social phobia
Social phobia is also known as social anxiety disorder. It is the fear of social situations where you can be rejected, humiliated or judged by others. Examples of social phobias are fears of public speaking or talking to strangers.
• Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is the fear of experiencing anxiety or having a panic attack. Originally it was thought to be about the fear of open spaces and the public. It is caused by fearing no escape or help if an anxiety attack was to happen. The difference between agoraphobia and other specific phobias is that agoraphobia usually is developed after the person has already experienced a panic attack, and fears another one. People with agoraphobia may far being in a crowd, using public transport, being in open or closed spaces or leaving their home.
People that have a phobia are at a higher risk of social isolation, depression, substance abuse and suicide.
Symptoms
There is a wide range of symptoms of a phobia, from feelings of apprehension to having a major panic attack. Generally the closer you are to your stimulus, the greater your fear will be.
Symptoms of a