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What Is a Phobia?
Common Phobia Names
Causes of Phobias
Common Phobia Symptoms
Diagnosing Phobias
Phobia Complications
Research Phobias for Info
Tips for Family Members of Phobia Sufferer
Tips for Getting Professional Help With Phobias
Phobia Treatments: Medication
Phobias & Desensitizing Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Phobias
Social Workers & Phobia Sufferers
Relaxation Techniques for Phobias
Effects of Alcohol & Caffeine on Phobias
Claustrophobia Treatment Tips
Advice for Fear of Flying
Overcoming Fear of Water
Signs a Child has Phobias
Parenting Tips for a Child With Phobias
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"In this clip we'll talk about what may cause a phobia. The truth of the matter is no one knows exactly what causes or triggers a phobia. And this is hard for a lot of people to deal with. One of the things you want to know is that what we do know. We do know that phobias have been linked to traumatic events, changes in body chemistry such as hormone levels rising or dropping, changes in brain functions and chemicals. We also know that a parent’s phobia can sometimes be linked to a child's phobia. So maybe something that your mom was afraid of spiders, that might be why you kind of are afraid of spiders as well. But no one knows an exact cause, which can be very frustrating when you're trying deal with these feelings of why am I so afraid of this thing that everybody else seems to be doing find with. But not knowing doesn't mean that we don't know how to treat phobias."
eHow Article: Causes of Phobias
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