Agoraphobia is commonly referred to as a fear of social situations. People with this phobia feel intense anxiety, often to the point of terror, in open, crowded, or public places and experience panic-like symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, loss...
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a troubling condition that can occur days, weeks, or often even months after exposure to a highly traumatic event. If left untreated, those with PTSD risk suffering with symptoms that can persist and even...
People who are afflicted with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suffer from pronounced symptoms of distress after experiencing a traumatic event that prompted intense fear or helplessness. Childbirth can be one of the most intense physical and...
Panic disorder is characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by disruptive physical symptoms that occur suddenly and without warning. The physical symptoms may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of...
Phobias are persistent, irrational fears of certain objects or situations. A person who has a phobia is often so overwhelmed by their anxiety that they go to great lengths to avoid the feared object or situation. Nearly 5% of the nation's population...
"By the time I was in my early twenties, every area of my life was affected. My fear expanded into even casual meetings with colleagues and to gatherings with friends. It eventually led to insomnia and weight loss. People couldn't believe that I...
