= GIVING PHOBIA A PROPER NAME ==
Phobias can be triggered by virtually anything underthe sun. These irrational fears afflict millions. But modern therapeutic techniques provide quick and reliable treatment for this once virtually incurableform of mental illness.
Fears and anxieties grip us all periodically, but phobia generates uncontrollable panic when there is no realdanger.
Typical symptoms are heart palpitations, shortness of breath, chest pain, sweaty palms,"noodle legs", and dizziness.
Phobics could be"desensitised" if they were trained to relax and gradually confront the phobia in their imaginations
Among phobias that have been named are:
1. Aerophobia - flying
2. Amaxophobia - vehicles, driving
3. Aquaphobia - water
4. Claustrophobia - closed spaces
5. Cynophobia - dogs
6. Gephyrophobia - bridges
7. Nyctophobia - darkness
8. Ochlophobia -crowds
9. Ophidiophobia - snakes
10. Phonophobia - speaking aloud
11. Pyrophobia - fire
12. Thanatophobia - death
13. Xenophobia - strangers/