How do situational phobias affect the body?

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Situational phobias may affect the body both physically and psychologically. Physical effects of a phobia include sweating, trembling, hyperventilating, heart palpitations, chest pains, nausea, and dizziness. Psychological effects include feelings of terror, dread, and panic. These may result in bodily effects, like having a sinking feeling in your stomach.

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Phobias

Fear of heights, fear of driving, fear of spiders - these are specific phobias. A phobia is a strong, irrational fear about something that poses little or no threat. A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. If you have a phobia, don't let it control your life. Medications and therapy help most people overcome phobias.

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