This is an extremely common problem in the general population. Phobias are irrational and uncontrollable fears of an object or situation that most people can face without anxiety. The object or situation will trigger feelings of intense panic and the sufferer will go to great lenghts to avoid them. Common phobias are fear of flying, spiders and enc... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21465
Phobias are irrational fears that lead people to altogether avoid specific things or situations that trigger intense anxiety. Phobias occur in several forms, for example, agoraphobia is the fear of being in any situation that might trigger a panic attack and from which escape might be difficult; social phobia is a fear of being extremely embarrasse... Found on http://www.wamhinpc.org.uk/glossary-of-mental-health-terms