The John Hopkins University defines a phobia as “an uncontrollable, irrational, and lasting fear of a certain object, situation, or activity.”

With that in mind, if you’re unfortunate enough to be confronted with your phobia on a regular basis, then it can really have a destabilising effect on your life.

What do psychologists have to say on the matter then? Why do we get some phobias and not other? What about the symbolic side then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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