What is phobia?

Phobia is an extreme and irrational fear or aversion towards a specific object, situation, or activity. It is a type of anxiety disorder that can cause intense distress and anxiety when confronted with the feared stimulus. Phobias can vary in severity and can interfere with a person's daily life and functioning. Common phobias include fear of heights (acrophobia), fear of spiders (arachnophobia), fear of flying (aviophobia), and fear of public speaking (glossophobia).