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Phobias

Phobia, an extreme, irrational fear of a specific object or situation. A phobia is classified as a type of anxiety disorder, since anxiety is the chief symptom experienced by the sufferer.

OCD

This is catorgirized under an anxiety disorder and is when someone is trapped in a pattern of repeated thoughts and behaviors such as counting or hand washing.

Most Common Phobias

-Glossophobia

-Arachniphobia

-Acrophobia

-Aerophobia

-Claustrophobia

-Agoraphobia

MORE THAN 3.3 MILLION PEOPLE HAVE OCD AROUND THE WORLD