A phobia (from the
Greek φόβος "Phobos" meaning Fear), is an irrational, persistent
fear of certain 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.
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