PHOBIASBy: Chloe Schwartz & Paige Pennington

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BOTANPHOBIA

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:

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

Emotional signs:

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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