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Top Five Phobias Do you have one of these phobias?

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.

Info Provided by: FearOf.Net & WebMD

#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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