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See also -phob-, which discusses non-clinical uses of the suffix "-phobia"

A phobia (from the Greek φόβος "fear"), is a strong, persistent fear of situations, objects, activities, or persons. The main symptom of this disorder is the excessive, unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. When the fear is beyond one's control, or if the fear is interfering with daily life, then a diagnosis under one of the anxiety disorders can be made. Edmund J. Bourne, The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, 4th ed, New Harbinger Publications, 2005, ISBN 1-57224-413-5

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I have to sleep in pitch black. My dad turned my light on. He insisted my kitties have darkness phobias... X
chankalun (CKL) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:02:14 -0000
I have to sleep in pitch black. My dad turned my light on. He insisted my kitties have darkness phobias... X
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New blog posting, Hypnosis to Overcome Phobias and Fears - http://bit.ly/7xWMnx
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New blog posting, <b>Hypnosis</b> to Overcome Phobias and Fears - http://bit.ly/7xWMnx
Looking at phobias. Have found a fear of rectums.
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Looking at phobias. Have found a fear of rectums.
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The Phobia List - A listing of phobia terms and their meaning.

I Hate Butterflies - Community for people that fear butterflies and moths (Mottephobia or Lepidopterophobia).
Meta Description: [ The community for people that fear, are disgusted by, and generally dislike butterflies and moths. The phobia of butterflies has been linked to Mottephobia (Fear of Moths), or a name such as Lepidopterophobia (based on Lepidopterans - the order of insects including butterflies, moths, etc.) ]

International Paruresis Association - Avoidant paruresis is a psychological condition that prevents people from urinating, usually in public facilities, but sometimes even at home when others are present-even when the other person is in portions of the home distant from the bathroom.

MyWebHealthCenter Phobias - Classification of phobias and information about treatment. Includes some information about panic attacks as well.
Meta Description: [ Phobias at My Web Health Center has many interesting facts about phobias! Learn about phobias, their causes, and their treatments. ]

National Phobics Society - UK organisation formed by a sufferer of agoraphobia for those affected by anxiety disorders. Contains detailed information about a range of phobias, a chatroom and noticeboard.
Meta Description: [ National Phobics Society was formed by a sufferer of agoraphobia for those affected by anxiety disorders. Today we are still a volunteer-led organisation, run by sufferers and ex-sufferers of anxiety disorders ]

Needlephobia - Sponsored by Ametop Gel, a topical anaesthetic from Smith and Nephew provides information on Needlephobia, the fear of needles, and outlines potential solutions.

Panphobia - Dedicated to exploring fear and phobia, aiming to celebrate the fears we love, and to expel those that plague our lives.
Meta Description: [ Panphobia means the fear of everything, and panphobia.com is dedicated to exploring all types of phobias, including both the fears we love and the fears we could do without. Featured are texts, music, flims, games and online resources to help us understand a culture that worships fear. ]

Phobia King - Help for people with phobias, generalized anxiety, and agoraphobia.

Phobias Glossary - Click on a phobia's name to see its definition.
Meta Description: [ Find psychology articles, student resources, and psychology study guides. Explore psychology definitions and theories. Learn more about the history of psychology from biographies of major thinkers and timelines. Topics covered include personality psychology, social psychology, developmental ps... ]

Specific Phobia - Descriptions (both American and European), diagnosis, treatments, research, booklets, magazine articles and internet links to anxiety disorders sites.

StormPhobia - The web site for individuals afflicted with the phobia of storms and severe weather. Offers a mailing list.
Meta Description: [ StormPhobia is a site for those afflicted with a specific phobia of storms and their associated phenomena, as well as for those simply interested in storms, phobias, or both. This site is primarily intended to provide information, collaboration, and self-help resources to accompany traditional me... ]

Triumph Over Phobia - UK charity which aims to help sufferers of phobia or obsessive compulsive disorder to become ex-sufferers. Features a discussion board and general information.

Unusual Phobias - List of highly uncommon phobias.

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