Fears and Phobias
A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that causes significant distress and leads to avoidance.
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About
A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that causes significant distress and leads to avoidance. Common phobias include fear of heights, spiders, flying, social situations, and enclosed spaces. Exposure-based therapies are the most effective treatment available.
What it feels like
Immediate intense fear when exposed to the feared object or situation
Avoidance behaviour that restricts daily activities
Panic-like physical symptoms — racing heart, sweating, shaking
Recognising the fear is excessive but feeling unable to control it
Anticipatory anxiety before potential exposure
When to get help
See a psychologist or GP if the phobia significantly limits your daily activities, work, or relationships. Social phobia and agoraphobia in particular benefit from early professional intervention.
What it feels like
Immediate intense fear when exposed to the feared object or situation
Avoidance behaviour that restricts daily activities
Panic-like physical symptoms — racing heart, sweating, shaking
Recognising the fear is excessive but feeling unable to control it
Anticipatory anxiety before potential exposure
When to get help
See a psychologist or GP if the phobia significantly limits your daily activities, work, or relationships. Social phobia and agoraphobia in particular benefit from early professional intervention.
WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Graduated Exposure Therapy (In-Vivo)
Therapy · Very strong
Cognitive Restructuring
Therapy · Strong
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Phobias
Therapy · Moderate
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
Therapy · Moderate
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Lifestyle · Moderate
Propranolol (Situational Use)
Pharma · Limited
Mindfulness Meditation
Lifestyle · Moderate
Applied Tension (Blood-Injection-Injury Phobia)
Therapy · Strong
Psychoeducation About Anxiety
Therapy · Moderate
Regular Aerobic Exercise
Lifestyle · Moderate
Graduated Exposure Therapy (In-Vivo)
Research
Very strong
Community
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Cognitive Restructuring
Research
Strong
Community
No ratings yet
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Phobias
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
Propranolol (Situational Use)
Research
Limited
Community
No ratings yet
Mindfulness Meditation
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
Applied Tension (Blood-Injection-Injury Phobia)
Research
Strong
Community
No ratings yet
Psychoeducation About Anxiety
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
Regular Aerobic Exercise
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.