Like most things in psychiatry, the cause of phobias is not known but the disorder does tend to run in families. Phobias generally present in the 20s and 30s but may start earlier. Women tend to be more affected than men, but this possibly thought to be due the fact that men do not complain or seek help. Many men tend to hide the problem so that they are not seen as weaklings. In some cases, phobias may be precipitated by a traumatic event like an animal attack or a frightening plane ride.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment