THE DREAD

Phobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by persistent and extreme fear of an object or situation. Phobias often lead to a rapid onset of fear and usually last for more than six months. Those affected do their best to avoid the situation or the object, to a greater degree than the real danger posed. When an object or situation is unavoidable, they become deeply depressed. About 75% of those with phobias have multiple phobias.