Phobias by Vanessa Kalcovski https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t Vanessa Kalcovski, Mady Cacoyiannia, Leah Caruso en-us 2017-04-26 09:24:58 UTC 2025-12-01 21:10:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/195338500/3216a83ba2e99df54a14bfe2236c3281/download.jpg Acrophobia- Fear of Heights kalcvane https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170119150 Causes- Acrophobia can be caused by a traumatic experience such as falling from a great height or such accidents. It can also be caused by an evolutionary factor which is common due to most humans naturally being born with a fear of heights. ]]> 2017-05-05 08:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170119150 Acrophobia- Fear of Heights kalcvane https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170119801 Diagnosis- Acrophobia is diagnosed by a healthcare specialist. They will ask the patients a few questions to analyze their response, which helps confirm the condition of the patients fear. These questions can include:
-The reaction of the patient in a high place
-The duration of the irrational fear
-The degree of severity of the symptoms
]]> 2017-05-05 08:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170119801 Acrophobia- Fear of Heights kalcvane https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170120222 Symptoms- The symptoms an individual may experience with Acrophobia are:
-Intensely fearful of climbing, going down or being at high heights
-Immediate reactions such as lowering body and kneeling when up high 
-Anxiety upon anticipation of great heights 
-Panic attacks accompanied by physical signs such as sweating, trembling, fainting or dizziness ]]> 2017-05-05 08:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170120222 Nyctophobia- Fear of Dark kalcvane https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170121069 Causes- Nyctophobia can be caused by a traumatic event such as experiencing abuse, violence or becoming lost when in the dark, which can lead to Nyctophobia. It can also be caused by a previous mental health weakness as any kind of persistent mental health issue can also trigger the phobia. Although a main cause of Nyctophobia is evolutionary factors as it is a learnt behavior by humans. This phobia is most common in children as it is believed that the dark contains evil spirits, monsters and paranormal beings.  ]]> 2017-05-05 08:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170121069 Nyctophobia- Fear of Dark kalcvane https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170122625 Diagnosis- This phobia is usually common if a child is afraid of the dark, although this fear passes before they reach adulthood. Most people who are afraid of the dark should visit a physician or mental health therapist to seek some help, for their phobia ]]> 2017-05-05 08:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170122625 Nyctophobia- Fear of Dark kalcvane https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170123175 Symptoms- The symptoms an individual may experience with Nyctophobia are:
-Pain attacks
-Shortness of breath 
-Dizziness
-Trembling 
-Sweating 
-Accelerated 
-Chest pain 
]]> 2017-05-05 08:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170123175 Claustrophobia- Fear of Enclosed Spaces kalcvane https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170123783 Causes- Claustrophobia is generally the result of an experience in the person's past (usually in their childhood) that has led them to feelings of panic or being in danger when associated with small spaces. Examples of these past experiences are:
-Falling into a deep pool and not being able to swim
-Being in a crowded area and getting separated from their parents or group
-Crawling into a hole and getting lost or stuck  ]]> 2017-05-05 08:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170123783 Claustrophobia- Fear of Enclosed Spaces kalcvane https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170125215 Diagnosis- If you experience some symptoms like panic attacks or fear of being trapped inside like a particular place, then you should consult your healthcare specialist doctor regarding this. The doctor may ask you to describe the symptoms you have experienced and they will also analyze whether you have had any other types of anxiety disorders ]]> 2017-05-05 08:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170125215 Claustrophobia- Fear on Enclosed Spaces kalcvane https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170125973 Symptoms- The symptoms an individual may experience with Claustrophobia are:
-Excessive sweating 
-Increased heart rate 
-Breathing faster 
-High blood pressure 
-Nausea 
-Confusion 
-Anxiety 
-Fear of death 
-Urge to visit the toilet 
-Dizziness 
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http://www.primehealthchannel.com/acrophobia.html 

https://www.allaboutcounseling.com/library/nyctophobia/ 

https://www.healthtopia.net/disease/mental-health/phobia/nyctophobia-fear-darkness 

https://noctiphobia.wordpress.com/diagnosis-symptoms-treatments/ 

https://psychcentral.com/disorders/treatment-of-phobias/

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/specific-phobias/diagnosis-treatment/treatment/txc-20253354

https://www.beyondblue.org.au

https://kidshelpline.com.au
]]> 2017-05-05 09:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170126541 Hypnotherapy - caruleah https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170334762 It has been shown as an effective treatment for many people with phobias, especially extreme cases. Hypnotherapy works by finding the cause of the phobia and eliminating the event that triggers the phobia. To access the cause of the phobia the person will go under an extreme relaxation state. Techniques are used by the hypnotherapist to help the person become relaxed and focused, also known as a hypnotic trance. In this state the person becomes open-minded as the hypnotherapist talks to the person back to the place and time where the event occurred. Making them aware of the event which will enable the person to understand it and become aware it’s no longer threatening. The phobia will generally disappear once the event has been integrated and reframed.]]> 2017-05-07 00:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170334762 Medication - caruleah https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170335560 Medications can help reduce anxiety and panic symptoms but also helps with the person breaking the negative thought patterns. Medications are often prescribed by a doctor as a short-term treatment or a first step into treating the mental illness. Some drugs that are often prescribed for phobia suffers are,
* Beta blockers - a drug that blocks any effect of adrenaline such as increased heart rate, increasing blood pressure and shaking that are often caused by anxiety.
* Sedatives - this drug relaxes the person by reducing the amount of anxiety they have. 
]]> 2017-05-07 01:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170335560 Psychotherapy - caruleah https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170338449 Talking with a mental health professional can help manage and possibly cure phobias a person is suffering from. Exposure therapy is an effective treatment many therapists use. Exposure therapy focuses on changing the response to the object or situation that triggers the phobia that the person is experiencing. It works by gradually giving the person confidence to confront the phobia head on by taking a step by step process. Also the techniques and relaxation methods used by therapists in the session are taught to the patient so they can do it in their daily lives. Helping them to enhance their mental and emotional wellbeing.]]> 2017-05-07 04:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170338449 Support Networks - caruleah https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/170339042 * Kids Helpline - The kids helpline cater for a wide range from the ages of 5 to 25 years old, as well as parent help advice.
The kids helpline are promoted by the media, such as television and radio commercials, they are also promoted in schools.
They can be found and contacted via Facebook and on their website which have links to telephone services and an email.
 * BeyondBlue - BeyondBlue caters also for a wide range of mental illnesses for all ages. They have been promoted by the media and television commercials. They can be found and contacted via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or on their website that have links to online chats, an email and telephone services.
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http://www.nosleeplessnights.com/fear-of-the-dark-phobia/

]]> 2017-05-13 06:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/171598321 Phobias are described as a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that leads to a compelling desire to avoid it. People have phobias of a range of things and can be anything and everything cacomadi https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/172213405 2017-05-16 23:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/172213405 Current statistics regarding the Australian population and the prevalence of this condition cacomadi https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/172213510 Phobias are very common and are usually not diagnosed by health specialists. an overall one in 10 people in Australia have a specific phobia.Also the three phobias that i have discussed which were including acrophobia, acrophobia and claustrophobia are in the top ten most common phobias people experience. Between 2% and 5% of the entire population suffers from acrophobia, most of which are women. ]]> 2017-05-16 23:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/172213510 According to the statistic brain website, 11% of the US population suffers from a fear of the dark phobia. And Up to 5% of the US general population may suffer from claustrophobia cacomadi https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/172213660 2017-05-16 23:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kalcvane/5jldorurew8t/wish/172213660