INTRODUCING Top 10 Commo n Phobias Phobias are psychological disorder defined by persistent fear of object or situations. 1. MYSOPHOBIA It is a pathological fear of contamination and germs and also usually relates with OCD. Victims keep washing their hands to protect themselves from germs and even own a collection of disinfectants. 2. ARACHNOPHOBIA The fear of Spiders and other arachnids denote this kind of phobia. In fact, the picture of spider alone is enough for the panic. Such people avoid the places where they think spiders and arachnids could be found. 3. ACROPHOBIA The fear of heights may lead to anxiety attack among more than 6% of acrophibics. Acrophobics avoid going to tall buildings, mountains or tall towers in fear of falling down. 4. OPHIDIOPHOBIA Ophidiophobia is one of the most common phobias and is related to fear of snakes. The disgust feeling by looking at snakes or snake pictures may appear because of personal experiences or cultural influence. 5. AEROPHOBIA As the name suggests, the fear of flying is called as Aerophobia. Though the plane accidents are uncommon but this fear lingers in approximately 10%-40% U.S. adults.. Rapid heartbeat and trembling is common with this type of phobia. 6. CYNOPHOBIA Cynophobia is a type pf phobia where a person is afraid of dogs and this fear is mostly associated with personal experiences. Such person keep a safe distance from the streets or houses where dogs wander and live. Top 10 Common Phobias "Phobias are treatable!" Phobias are psychological disorder defined by persistent fear of object or situations. 7. TYPANOPHOBIA Many people try to avoid doctors and any kind of medical treatment because of Typanophobia or the fear of injections. Some people experience hrising heart rate or some even pass out during the injection. 8. CLAUSTROPHOBIA Claustrophobia is a situation when a person has fear of small spaces like crowded room, elevator or a closet. It makes him feel that his personal space is being taken away. There is fear, anxiety and chances of panic attack. 9. GLOSSOPHOBIA A kind of social disorder, people having glossophobia are scared of speaking in public. Some may fear of speaking or some completely stay quiet amongst a group of people. 10. SOCIAL PHOBIA Also known as Social Anxiety Disorder, the person facing it avoids going at places where he doesn't know many people. Avoidance of social interaction and complete refusal to leave house are some common phases. A WORD FROM CALMSAGE EVEN THOUGH THESE TYPES OF PHOBIAS CAN DISRUPT THE REGULAR FUNCTIONING OF A PERSON, THERE ARE EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS FOR WHICH YOU MUST REACH OUT TO THE PSYCHOTERAPIST. "Phobias are treatable!".