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The many faces of phobia

For some, the deathly fear of snakes is completely reasonable _ even if they are of the garden or garter variety. But what if you are terrified of moths, grasshoppers or puppies?

Almost everyone is afraid of something or other, but in extreme cases, their fear can become so intense that it is actually a phobia. These phobias can transform everyday behaviour in a way that could make you laugh if it didn't actually reduce you to terror or tears.

What do you do when you have a phobia that is so debilitating that you are paralysed by it? Many desperate adults turn to the Anxiety Treatment Center of Sacramento, run by psychologist Dr Robin Zasio.

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