What is Specific phobia?
'''Specific phobias''' are a generic form of [[anxiety]] condition which consists of unreasonable or irrational [[fear]]s of exposure to specific objects or certain situations. Affected people tend to avoid direct contact with such objects or situations, sometimes even the mentions of them. Exposure may result in [[panic attack]]s or severe anxiety. The usual onset age is [[childhood]] or [[adolescence]], although the condition can start for young adults. [[Female]]s are almost twice as likely to suffer from specific phobias as [[male]]s. Examples for specific phobia include fears of [[thunderstorm]]s and certain [[animal]]s, particularly [[spider]]s or [[snake]]s. {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Anxiety disorders]] [[Category:Phobias]]