Specific phobias are out-of-proportion fears to objects, animals or situations, and fortunately, they can be treated.

Fear is a natural instinct that helps protect us from harm, but some phobias go way beyond the realm of common fears. Have you ever wondered about the unusual and bizarre fears that some people might ...

intense and irrational fear of an object, activity or situation. Some phobias are thought to be rooted in past traumatic experiences, while others may be inherited or learned from family members.