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How much do you know about phobia?

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We often hear people say they have a ‘phobia’ but how much information do you have about phobia. Maybe that extreme fear you experience toward something can be cured. Being uncomfortable and panicking all the time can be the worst feeling ever.This article will enlighten you about some of the common types of phobias that exist and symptoms to look out for inorder to know if you are suffering from one.

What is phobia?

Phobia is an extreme fear or dislike of a particular thing or situation, especially one that is not reasonable according to the Cambridge dictionary.

Even though phobia can be genetic, in some instances it is caused by previous experiences for example being attacked by a dog can make one experience extreme fear of dogs.

10 most common types of phobias

1. Nyctophobia – This is the extreme fear of the dark. Individuals with this Phobia tend to sleep with lights on.

2. Cynophobia – This is the fear of dogs. We have all come across people who are extremely afraid of being close to dogs even though they do not show interest of attacking them.

3.Acrophobia – Extreme fear of heights. This fear causes them to avoid high grounds such as mountains, tall buildings or Bridges.

4. Hemophobia – Fear of blood. The sight of blood scares many but people suffering from this Phobia cannot stand blood completely.

5. Social Phobia/ social anxiety disorder – This is the extreme worry of social situations. This individuals tend to avoid social situations.

6. Astraphobia – Fear of storm. During thunderstorms the loud sound of thunder will cause this individuals to panic even though nothing will happen to them.

7. Claustrophobia – This is the fear of tight or closed spaces e.g elevators

8. Arachnophobia – Fear of spiders. People suffering from this Phobia experience alot of discomfort just by the sight of a spider.

9. Androphobia – This is the extreme fear of men. This individuals panic when around anyone masculine.

10. Glossophobia – This is a Phobia associated with public speaking. Standing in front of an audience will cause the person to sweat or experience a racing heart.

Symptoms likely to experience

One may experience one of the symptoms or a combination of this symptoms. They include:

  • Racing heart
  • Trembling or shaking
  • Rapid speech/ inability to speak
  • Profuse sweating
  • Dry mouth
  • Lightheadedness
  • Stomach upset

Though people can live well with this phobias, in some situations it becomes extreme and interferes with ones day to day activities. It is at this stage that you a visit to the doctor is important for therapy or provide medication where needed.

Sex and relationship

This is a topic of contention. Many people confuse sex with love but come to think of it if someone in a relationship does not ask for intimacy are they really inlove with you? What is the role of sex in a relationship? Can a relationship exist without intimacy?

Most times we have heard people complain to have been dumped after sex well if sex is important what went wrong? Other times people leave relationship because they have been denied intimacy so does it mean that those individuals view sex as a key factor that hold a relationship?

According to some, Sex can be an important part of a relationship, but having sex less frequently does not always mean your relationship is any less satisfying. I know you are asking yourself what does sex contribute to a strong relationship? You are in the right place.

The oxytocin released during sex enhances a sense of bonding and improves emotional intimacy. Bonding is very vital for any relationship to withstand its challenges. This is probably the reason why it’s hard for people to move on after a break up. Now you know the reason you are still thinking about your ex.

Sex increases your level of commitment and emotional connection with the other person consequently increasing the likelihood of couples staying together. This must be the reason why it’s hard to move on from a person you already had intimacy with as compared to a person you were never intimate. Think of it this way, you can easily end a friendship and not think twice but when it comes to relationship it’s hard to walk away.

Research has come up with other benefits of sex including increased levels of happiness as it reduces irritability level, reducing stress levels and is also a form of exercise among many others.

Even though we give much credit to sex for a stable relationship, there are other ways of building a strong relationship. You can give him or her sex day and night but they will still walk away reason being there is more into a relationship than sex. Helping each other achieve goals is very important in any relationship. This is because it brings you closer to each other and makes you feel important.

Engaging in recreational activities together as a couple is another form of creating a lasting bond. In the process you create memories that will last for a very long time.

Lastly, what you contribute to a relationship depends on what you agree on. Being in a relationship blindly will ruin what would have been a good relationship. Communication is very important so as to know what your partner plans to achieve from dating you.