The book “Phobias” by Judy Monroe gives a very good definition of phobias, discussing every subject behind them, different types of phobias, and what is done to treat them. A phobia is an irrational, abnormal, or exaggerated fear. With phobias, the emotional and physical reactions are intensified. Phobics become abnormally terrified of threat of danger. Their bodies will react to fear in various ways such as sweating, shaking or trembling, or quick, shallow breathing. The …showed first 75 words of 556 total…

…showed last 75 words of 556 total…hundreds of years ago, yet scientists and researchers are still not completely sure of why people become phobics. There is a lot of help available today for people with phobias and most people can be successfully treated. Many organizations including the American Psychiatric Association, the Council on Anxiety Disorders, and the National Mental Health Association all participate in research studies on the hundreds of phobias that shatter some people’s ability to live normal lives