Symptoms

Phobia is not described as an illness, the thought of coming into contact, or the actual contact with your feared object, place or situation can lead to panic.

Physical symptoms that panic create are:
- shaking
- disoriented or feeling confused
- rapid heart beats
- dry mouth
- intense sweating
- difficulty breathing
- nausea
- dizziness
- chest pain

If you have complex phobia, you may experience the above symptoms as well as:
- a fear of losing control
- a fear of fainting
- a fear of dying

The symptoms of social phobias are quite the same but it also include blushing, trembling, or an urgent need to go to the toilet.

The most common factor of a phobia is the need to avoid the animal, object, place or situation at all costs. Your daily activities are limited due to this and it may lead to depression. You may also experience anxiety and panic attacks.