such as people who faint at the sight of blood or a needle," says Hoganbruen. Fear of flying is another a well-recognized phobia, and since 9/11, has only gotten worse. "Fear of flying ...

About 70% of people with a blood phobia and half of those with a needle phobia report a fear of fainting, which is caused by an involuntary reflex called the vasovagal response. Being prone to ...

There are three major categories of phobias: agoraphobia (the fear of public places), social ... and — since it lowers heart rate and blood pressure — anxiety. If the treatment is successful ...

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