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Phobia
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an intense and irrational fear toward a specific thing such as an object, situation, concept, or animal
Example
They discussed various treatments for phobias, including therapy and relaxation techniques.
She has a phobia of spiders and feels extremely anxious whenever she sees one.
The therapist worked with him to overcome his phobia of enclosed spaces through gradual exposure.
The phobia of dogs she developed after a childhood incident affects her ability to interact with pets.
Neurosis often manifests as chronic anxiety, obsessive behaviors, or phobias that interfere with daily functioning.
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