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Nine of the Most Common Phobias
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Tags: phobia, panic, afraid, scary, attack, irrational
A list of the more common phobias.
| | Bugs, Mice, Snakes, and Bats. They're unpredictable, creepy-crawly, and possibly poisonous – who wouldn't be afraid? |
| | Heights. We're afraid of them because we can't fly and we could fall. Reasonable reasons for a common phobia. |
| | Water. Fear of water can be innate or learned due to a near-drowning experience. A very common phobia. |
| | Public Transportation. We feel more vulnerable in public crowded spaces because we have less control over other people or situations. Fleeing is much more difficult, making this a common phobia. |
| | Storms. Hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, and even thunderstorms can cause irrational anxiety – because we know the damage they can cause. |
| | Closed Spaces. Feeling trapped (imagine being in a coffin!) feels horrible. Evolutionary roots involve animals and traps or cages – our we need to be free makes this a common phobia. |
| | Tunnels and Bridges. Going through a tunnel is similar to being in a closed space, which makes you feel vulnerable. Small spaces are a common phobia. |
| | Crowds. Similar to being on crowded public transportation, huge groups of people can make us feel trapped and vulnerable. This common phobia is related to the fear of public speaking. |
| | Speaking in Public. We feel like we'll be judged, and we worry what we look and sound like. We don't want to embarrass ourselves, especially in front of peers. |
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