Fears affect us all and vary in different ways, some more specific others. Here are the top five phobias/fears that affect everyday people.
#1 Arachnophobia
The intense fear of spiders, is one of the most common of all phobias. Affecting 215,000 people in America, this phobia can be recurring and persistent.
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#2 Ophidiophobia
Ophidiophobia is the extreme fear of snakes. Sending shivers down the spines of many, these slithering reptiles are scary.
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#3 AcroPhobia
The fear of heights, affects 23,542,500 people in the US. However, it is easily mistaken for the fear of falling (basophobia).
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#4 Agoraphobia
This is the fear of being in a situation that is difficult or has no escape. This phobia can have a mental toll, causing anxiety and stress, and is most common in women.
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#5 Cynophobia
Cynophobia is the fear of dogs/canines, and can be intense, persistent and irrational like most specific phobias. Phobias can be rough this phobia affecting 9% of the population.
Info Provided by: HealthLine
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