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PHOBIAS By: Chloe Schwartz & Paige Pennington

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LEPID OPTE BOTANPHOBIRO PHOB A IA P O M O R EISOPTROPH H C A I B HO OBIA CHICLEP HOBIA COULRO PHOBIA

PHOBIA Definition: a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that leads to a compelling desire to avoid it. Book Characterization: an intense fear reaction to a specific object or situation. Its level of fear is inappropriate to the situation and is recognized by the person as being irrational.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PHOBIAS Physical signs: Emotional signs: Difficulty breathing Racing or pounding heart Chest pain or tightness Trembling or shaking Feeling dizzy or lightheaded A churning stomach Hot or cold flashes Tingling sensation Sweating Feeling of overwhelming anxiety or panic Feeling an intense need to escape Feeling “unreal” or detached from yourself Fear of losing control or going crazy Feeling like you’re going to die or pass out Knowing that you’re overreacting, but feeling powerless to control your fear

AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION Broken phobias down to three categories: Specific Phobia Social Phobia Agoraphobia

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