• May 1, 2024

According to information from the National Survey of Psychiatric Epidemiology in Mexico , the most common mental disorders are specific phobias, that is, 7.1% of the population have some, but what are the most common types of phobia?

In the study, conducted by the National Institute of Psychiatry Ramón de la Fuente (INPRF), it is detailed that 4.7% of Mexicans suffer from social phobia, which can be cured if treated in time.

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In the study conducted by the National Institute of Psychiatry Ramón de la Fuente (INPRF) It is detailed that in the short term, women have a higher prevalence of mental disorders than men, but, what are the most common phobias in Mexico?

Is anyone familiar to you?

1. Arachnophobia The fear of spiders is the most popular among Mexicans.
2. Social phobia. Fear of being judged or being too exposed at social events.
3. Aerophobia Fear of traveling by plane
4. Agarophobia Fear of open spaces or going out alone
5. Claustrophobia. People avoid being in closed spaces

Phobias detonate health problems!

According to specialists from Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) , a phobia is characterized by the presence of an intense and disproportionate fear of objects or concrete situations.

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Because they are classified within anxiety disorders, fear can be aggravated and trigger health problems such as panic attacks or panic attacks.

Even when a phobia occurs, the most common symptoms are palpitations, increased blood pressure, sweating, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and low self-esteem.

Therefore it is essential that you go with a specialist, who will provide you with an adequate diagnosis and a treatment that suits your needs, either with a medication or with psychotherapy. And you, what phobia do you have?
 

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