David Crawford MD discusses phobia
According to psychiatrist David Crawford MD, a phobia is an excessive an irrational fear reaction. If you have it, you may experience a deep and irrational sense of dread or panic when you encounter the source of fear, which can be anything from a certain place, situation, or object. The main difference between a phobia and general anxiety disorders is that this is rooted from and connected to something specific. Its effects can be severely disabling, as individuals suffering from it often fail to recognize that their fear is irrational, but at the same time, they cannot do anything about it, thus interfering with professional and personal relationships. A phobia can be caused by numerous things, including genetic and environmental factors, such as distressing events and near-death experiences. Exposure to confined spaces, extreme heights, or animal or even insect bites can be sources of phobias. Similarly, individuals with ongoing medical conditions or health concerns can also deve...