A phobia is an anxiety disorder involving excessive and persistent fear of a situation or object. Exposure to the source of the fear triggers an immediate anxiety response. Phobias are one of the most ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Everyone is afraid of something—it’s what makes us human. From being scared of certain animals and objects to specific situations, ...

There are many different types of phobias. The main categories of phobia are specific phobias, social phobias, and agoraphobia. A person can develop a phobia of any situation or thing. A phobia is a ...