35 Best Phobia Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

J. Alfie, Content Writer
Answered: Jul 16, 2019

Acrophobia was discovered in 1888. It affects about 1 in 20 people. It is the fear of heights and can be experienced on different levels to varying degrees. Some are afraid to go up high while...Read More

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Can claustrophobia kill you?

Christian Jackson, Content Developer
Answered: May 06, 2019

Definitely, claustrophobia can result to death. Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder which usually results to an uncontrollable, persistent or irrational fear of tight or enclosed places. Phobia...Read More

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Has anyone died from a claustrophobia?

Chris Kenway, Content Writer
Answered: May 06, 2019

Definitely, a number of people have died as a result of claustrophobia not really because of the fear generated but because situation like panic attacks can lead to complicated health issues like...Read More

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Why are we always so afraid to make mistakes?

Ralfe
Answered: May 06, 2019

We are afraid to make mistakes because it is generally followed by a negative outcome. As a consequence of making a mistake we either get reprimanded or get socially embarrassed or displease someone...Read More

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When was acrophobia first diagnosed?

J. Alfie, Content Writer
Answered: Jul 16, 2019

Acrophobia was diagnosed in 1888. It is more common that some may think because it affects about 1 in 20 people. Until it was diagnosed, many suffered from it, no doubt. They just weren't...Read More

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What is acrophobia?

J. Alfie, Content Writer
Answered: Jul 16, 2019

Acrophobia is the phobia, or extreme fear, of heights. It can include the fear of flying in an airplane, being on a bridge, or even going upstairs. There are different variations of the phobia....Read More

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Who does acrophobia affect?

J. Alfie, Content Writer
Answered: Jul 16, 2019

Acrophobia effects people of all ages, genders, social classes, races, and religions. There is no specific sector that it affects, so you might say it can hit anyone at any time. It is more...Read More

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Who gets acrophobia?

J. Alfie, Content Writer
Answered: Jul 16, 2019

Anyone can get acrophobia. It is not a respecter of persons. Those who have high anxiety will be more prone to get it, of course, as will those who analyze and others think things, such as what...Read More

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What is the difference between Fear and Phobia?

W. Kaye, Ex-Marine
Answered: Jul 23, 2019

Some may assume that phobia and fear are the same but they have some slight differences. Fear is the feeling of not wanting to do something because of the possible consequences of because of the...Read More

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Is medication available for claustrophobia?

Christian Jackson, Content Developer
Answered: May 06, 2019

Claustrophobia can be treated with medications. But before you use any medication, make sure you have been diagnosed. Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder which usually results in an irrational...Read More

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What is the difference between Agoraphobia and Claustrophobia?

J. Harty, Writer
Answered: Jun 07, 2019

Some may think that agoraphobia and claustrophobia are the same but they are not. Claustrophobia is the fear of being inside enclosed spaces. There are some people who will find it hard to go...Read More

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What causes acrophobia?

J. Alfie, Content Writer
Answered: Jul 16, 2019

No one thing causes acrophobia. It can be a result of a trauma. It can come on because a person knows someone who had a negative experience like falling off a bridge. It can stem from a movie or...Read More

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Can claustrophobia ever be cured?

W. Pratt, Marketing Analyst
Answered: May 23, 2019

Yes, claustrophobia can be cured. Claustrophobia is a form of anxiety disorder which an individual has an irrational fear of not having an escape route or fear as a result of being in an enclosed...Read More

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How many people are affected by claustrophobia?

Chris Kenway, Content Writer
Answered: May 06, 2019

Claustrophobia is an extreme or irrational fear of enclosed or confined spaces. This condition is one of the most common type of phobias, those with this problem will also want to avoid situation...Read More

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When was claustrophobia first diagnosed?

Christian Jackson, Content Developer
Answered: May 06, 2019

Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder which usually results to an extreme or intense fear of enclosed spaces or fear of being put into a small place. This condition is dangerous if not acted upon...Read More

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