A specific phobia is a fear of something that does not pose a real, immediate threat.
People with specific phobias can have a panic attack or severe anxiety just thinking of what they fear.
There are 6.3 million adults affected by Specific Phobias. This disorder is twice as common in women than men.
The reason for Specific Phobias is not well understood, but there is some evidence to support the assumption that this disorder might run in families.
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