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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Specific phobia | |||
| synonyms = Simple phobia | |||
| field = [[Psychiatry]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Anxiety]], [[panic attack]] | |||
| onset = Typically [[childhood]] or [[adolescence]] | |||
| duration = [[Long-term]] | |||
| causes = [[Genetic predisposition]], [[traumatic event]] | |||
| risks = [[Family history]], [[temperament]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical assessment]] | |||
| differential = [[Social anxiety disorder]], [[agoraphobia]], [[obsessive-compulsive disorder]] | |||
| treatment = [[Cognitive behavioral therapy]], [[exposure therapy]], [[medication]] | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
}} | |||
'''Specific phobia''' is a type of [[anxiety disorder]] characterized by an excessive and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity. This fear is persistent, typically lasting for six months or more, and leads to avoidance behavior and functional impairment. Specific phobias are categorized into five different types: animal, natural environment, blood-injection-injury, situational, and other. | '''Specific phobia''' is a type of [[anxiety disorder]] characterized by an excessive and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity. This fear is persistent, typically lasting for six months or more, and leads to avoidance behavior and functional impairment. Specific phobias are categorized into five different types: animal, natural environment, blood-injection-injury, situational, and other. | ||
==Types of Specific Phobia== | ==Types of Specific Phobia== | ||
===Animal Type=== | ===Animal Type=== | ||
The [[animal type]] of specific phobia involves an intense fear of a specific type of animal such as spiders ([[arachnophobia]]), snakes ([[ophidiophobia]]), or dogs ([[cynophobia]]). | The [[animal type]] of specific phobia involves an intense fear of a specific type of animal such as spiders ([[arachnophobia]]), snakes ([[ophidiophobia]]), or dogs ([[cynophobia]]). | ||
===Natural Environment Type=== | ===Natural Environment Type=== | ||
The [[natural environment type]] involves a fear of natural phenomena such as heights ([[acrophobia]]), water ([[hydrophobia]]), or storms ([[astraphobia]]). | The [[natural environment type]] involves a fear of natural phenomena such as heights ([[acrophobia]]), water ([[hydrophobia]]), or storms ([[astraphobia]]). | ||
===Blood-Injection-Injury Type=== | ===Blood-Injection-Injury Type=== | ||
The [[blood-injection-injury type]] involves a fear of blood, injury, or invasive medical procedures. This can include fear of needles ([[trypanophobia]]), fear of surgery ([[tomophobia]]), or fear of blood ([[hemophobia]]). | The [[blood-injection-injury type]] involves a fear of blood, injury, or invasive medical procedures. This can include fear of needles ([[trypanophobia]]), fear of surgery ([[tomophobia]]), or fear of blood ([[hemophobia]]). | ||
===Situational Type=== | ===Situational Type=== | ||
The [[situational type]] involves a fear of specific situations such as flying ([[aviophobia]]), enclosed spaces ([[claustrophobia]]), or driving ([[amaxophobia]]). | The [[situational type]] involves a fear of specific situations such as flying ([[aviophobia]]), enclosed spaces ([[claustrophobia]]), or driving ([[amaxophobia]]). | ||
===Other Type=== | ===Other Type=== | ||
The [[other type]] of specific phobia involves a fear of other specific stimuli that do not fit into the other categories. This can include fear of choking ([[pseudodysphagia]]), fear of vomiting ([[emetophobia]]), or fear of clowns ([[coulrophobia]]). | The [[other type]] of specific phobia involves a fear of other specific stimuli that do not fit into the other categories. This can include fear of choking ([[pseudodysphagia]]), fear of vomiting ([[emetophobia]]), or fear of clowns ([[coulrophobia]]). | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for specific phobia typically involves [[cognitive behavioral therapy]] (CBT), which includes exposure therapy and cognitive restructuring. [[Medication]] is not typically used for specific phobia, but may be used in certain situations. | Treatment for specific phobia typically involves [[cognitive behavioral therapy]] (CBT), which includes exposure therapy and cognitive restructuring. [[Medication]] is not typically used for specific phobia, but may be used in certain situations. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[Anxiety disorder]] | * [[Anxiety disorder]] | ||
* [[Phobia]] | * [[Phobia]] | ||
* [[Cognitive behavioral therapy]] | * [[Cognitive behavioral therapy]] | ||
[[Category:Anxiety disorders]] | [[Category:Anxiety disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Phobias]] | [[Category:Phobias]] | ||
[[Category:Mental health]] | [[Category:Mental health]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:10, 4 April 2025
| Specific phobia | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Simple phobia |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Anxiety, panic attack |
| Complications | N/A |
| Onset | Typically childhood or adolescence |
| Duration | Long-term |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Genetic predisposition, traumatic event |
| Risks | Family history, temperament |
| Diagnosis | Clinical assessment |
| Differential diagnosis | Social anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, medication |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | N/A |
Specific phobia is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by an excessive and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity. This fear is persistent, typically lasting for six months or more, and leads to avoidance behavior and functional impairment. Specific phobias are categorized into five different types: animal, natural environment, blood-injection-injury, situational, and other.
Types of Specific Phobia[edit]
Animal Type[edit]
The animal type of specific phobia involves an intense fear of a specific type of animal such as spiders (arachnophobia), snakes (ophidiophobia), or dogs (cynophobia).
Natural Environment Type[edit]
The natural environment type involves a fear of natural phenomena such as heights (acrophobia), water (hydrophobia), or storms (astraphobia).
Blood-Injection-Injury Type[edit]
The blood-injection-injury type involves a fear of blood, injury, or invasive medical procedures. This can include fear of needles (trypanophobia), fear of surgery (tomophobia), or fear of blood (hemophobia).
Situational Type[edit]
The situational type involves a fear of specific situations such as flying (aviophobia), enclosed spaces (claustrophobia), or driving (amaxophobia).
Other Type[edit]
The other type of specific phobia involves a fear of other specific stimuli that do not fit into the other categories. This can include fear of choking (pseudodysphagia), fear of vomiting (emetophobia), or fear of clowns (coulrophobia).
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for specific phobia typically involves cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which includes exposure therapy and cognitive restructuring. Medication is not typically used for specific phobia, but may be used in certain situations.
