Phobias: causes, symptoms and treatment
How do phobias affect our lives?
Phobias involve intense and disproportionate fears of specific situations, objects or activities. Although people often recognise that their fears are excessive, they can be very difficult to manage. Phobias may follow an unpleasant experience or arise without an obvious cause. Whether you fear heights, flying or particular animals, at NEO Centrum we help you understand your fears and work together on ways to manage them and strengthen psychological resilience.
Types of phobias and their symptoms
Phobias are anxiety disorders characterised by marked and disproportionate fear of a particular object or situation. The anxiety is linked to a specific trigger and may develop after an unpleasant or traumatic experience, although this is not always the case. Intense anxiety may arise during contact with the feared object or situation, in anticipation of it or simply when thinking about it. Avoidance is common and can substantially restrict daily functioning. Common examples include animal phobias, social phobia (fear of situations in which others may judge you), claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces) and acrophobia (fear of heights).
Recognising a phobia and knowing when to seek help
If encountering or thinking about a particular situation or object causes intense fear or anxiety, accompanied by trembling, sweating, a pounding heart or a strong urge to avoid it, this may indicate a phobia. Professional support is advisable.
An individual approach to treating phobias
We take a comprehensive approach to treating phobias. Therapeutic work includes understanding the role the difficulties play, processing experiences that may contribute to their onset or persistence, and strengthening psychological resilience and the ability to manage anxiety.
Do you need help?
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