Phobias in Women

Defined as the unrelenting fear of a situation, activity, or thing that causes one to want to avoid it. The three kinds of phobias are social phobia, agoraphobia and specific phobias (fear of particular items or situations).

Often misunderstood. Many people think it is the fear of open spaces. In fact, it is not. It is typically seen

Also called social anxiety, is a disorder characterized by overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations. People with social phobia have a persistent, intense, and chronic fear of being watched.

Today describes severe and pervasive anxiety about being in situations from which escape might be difficult or embarrassing and/or from which help may not be available should a panic attack occur.