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We understand that living with a phobia can be difficult and overwhelming, and we believe that by providing accurate and helpful information, we can empower individuals to take control of their mental health and improve their quality of life. Our website is a safe and supportive space for anyone who is seeking information and support related to phobias.

Xylophobia or fear of wood: symptoms, causes and treatment

Phobias may be unfamiliar to you, considered weird, and may have never been heard of before. But that does not mean that they do not exist, that they are not real and that they do not condition the lives of the people who suffer them to the extreme. In our dream dictionary we talk about xenophobia or fear of wood.

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Treatment of phobias: cognitive behavioral therapy

One of the most frequent types of anxiety disorders are phobias, which, according to the American Psychological Association (APA), is a persistent and very marked fear of certain objects or situations. This fear comes to produce great discomfort in those who suffer from it and can even affect the normal development of their daily lives. For the treatment

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Social phobia or shyness: emotional disorder or character trait?

From “I’m ashamed to talk to strangers” to “I prefer to stay at home so I don’t have to face someone I don’t know”. The line between shyness and social phobia is very fine, but the consequences are very difAferent. Understanding the limits of one and the other is essential to address the problem effectively. Below

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Definition of phobia: symptoms, causes and most frequent treatments

Surely you have said more than once that you had a phobia of something, an object, a situation, an animal or even a sensation. And it surely wasn’t true. Phobias are a real problem that can affect your whole life, that’s why you need all the information. Discover the definition of phobia, its symptoms, its

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5 frequent animal phobias that you may have (even if you don’t know it)

You can have, or almost everything. But, without a doubt, some of the most common phobias are animal-related phobias. What are the animals that arouse the most fear among the population? And how do you know if you have a phobia of any of them? Is there a treatment or solution for these types of

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