Phobias are irrational fears that significantly impact daily life. About 12.5% of Americans experience phobias. Phobias can be treated through therapy, medication, or combination
Social phobia affects over 12% of the population. Identify negative thoughts about social situations. Stop yourself from thinking "I'll look like a fool"
Phobias can develop around any object or situation. People may experience multiple phobias. Phobias are categorized into specific and complex types
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is the fear of long words. Fifteen million Americans live with social phobia. Fear can vary from obscure words to common moderate-length words
Phobias are excessive fears that trigger immediate anxiety responses. Approximately 12.5% of U.S. adults will experience specific phobias. Women are more likely to have phobias than men
Humans are naturally wired to believe others are staring at them. Brain's amygdala can detect extremely quiet noises. Confirmation bias makes people remember seeing someone watching more. Physical sensations of being watched are purely psychological