Phobias represent a complex category of anxiety disorders that extend far beyond typical fears, creating overwhelming psychological responses that can severely limit individuals’ ability to function ...

A specific phobia is an unrealistic or extreme fear of a specific discreet situation, object, or setting. These fears are persistent and cause those with the phobia to avoid situations in which ...

Gynophobia is a specific phobia involving intense and irrational fear of women. It differs from misogyny, which is learned hatred and hostile sexism against women. Symptoms may include panic, nausea, ...

Medically reviewed by Geralyn Dexter, PhD, LMHCKey TakeawaysMegalophobia is a fear of big things like buildings or animals.

Ranidaphobia is the medical term for a phobia of frogs and toads. A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. Treatment may include exposure therapy or ...