Fear of one or more social or performance situations in an age appropriate setting with others within the same age group (for example, school play, recital, giving a speech or book report in front of the class). Symptoms can last several hours, but usually peak after 10 minutes.Īgoraphobia. Agoraphobia is defined as a fear of open spaces, such as being outside or leaving home alone, related to one or more phobias or the fear of having a panic attack.
An unpredictable, unexpected period of intense fear or discomfort compounded by shortness of breath, dizziness, lightheadedness, shaking, fear of losing control, and an increased, racing heart beat (called a panic attack). The phobic object or situation is avoided, anticipated with fear, or endured with extreme anxiety to the extent that it interferes with normal routines and activities. Anxiety is associated with a specific object or situation. Types of phobias seen in children and adolescents include the following: In children and adolescents, the identified fear must last at least six months to be considered a phobia rather than a transient fear. Common phobias include fear of animals, insects, blood, heights, closed spaces, or flying.
Children and adolescents with one or more phobias consistently experience anxiety when exposed to the specific object or situation. A phobia is an identifiable and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable and is triggered by the presence or anticipation of a specific object or situation.
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