A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder defined by a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation. Phobias typically result in a rapid onset of fear and are present for more than six months. Those affected will go to great lengths to avoid the situation or object, to a degree greater than the actual danger posed. If the object or situation cannot be avoided, they experience significant distress. Other symptoms can include fainting, sweating, trembling, shivering, nausea, lack of breath etc.

There are three main groups of phobias which include:

1) Specific (simple) phobias, which are the most common and focus on specific objects.

2) Social phobia, which causes extreme anxiety in social or public situations.

3) Agoraphobia, which is the fear of being alone in public places from which there is no easy escape.

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