A Countdown of the 10 Most Common Phobias

A Countdown of the 10 Most Common Phobias
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Sofi_Emerald]Sofi Emerald

Phobia has affected most people suffering from it in almost every way how they live. These people are deprived of living a normal life due to uncontrollable fear and panic triggered by phobias. Here is a list and a bit of information about the top 10 most common phobias that preoccupy both the consciousness and sub-conscious of earth's population.

A countdown of the top 10 most common phobias:

10. Necrophobia - fear of death and dead things.
9. Brontophobia - Fear of thunderstorms.
8. Cacinophobia - fear of cancer
7. Emetophobia - fear of vomit
6. Acrophobia - fear of heights
5. Claustrophobia - the fear of being in small confined spaces
4. Agorophobia - an intense fear of places that would be difficult to escape.
3. Aerophobia - fear of flying.
2. Social Phobia - fear of social rejection and public humiliation.
1. Arachnophobia - fear of spiders.

These 10 most common phobias are the reasons why people are not able to experience normal things that a normal person is able to do. Understanding the causes and the things or situations that triggers the phobia which eventually causes panic and anxiety helps a lot in getting control over emotions and be able to react less negatively. Having one of these 10 most common phobias should not put you down; there are lots of studies conducted to better understand phobias. One way to overcome fears is to confront them gradually and slowly lose the fear and develop confidence in facing those fears. But do not take my word for it; always consult experts and professionals when it comes to your personal well being.

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