Phobias

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When phobias compromise a person's normal lifestyle or cause ongoing anxiety, they must be dealt with. Irrational, persistent fears may lead to isolation, depression, even substance abuse. What are the features of agoraphobia? Social phobia? Simple phobia? How common are these anxiety disorders? The authors answer these questions and discuss differential diagnosis and treatment options.

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Patricia E. Blumenreich

Patricia E. Blumenreich, MD Steven B. Lippmann, MD At the time this article was written, Dr Blumenreich was assistant professor, department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, University of Louisville School of Medicine, and staff psychiatrist, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Louisville. She is now in private practice in Louisville. Dr Lippmann is professor, department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, University of Louisville School of Medicine, and director of psychiatry, Humana Hospital, Louisville.

Steven B. Lippmann

Patricia E. Blumenreich, MD Steven B. Lippmann, MD At the time this article was written, Dr Blumenreich was assistant professor, department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, University of Louisville School of Medicine, and staff psychiatrist, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Louisville. She is now in private practice in Louisville. Dr Lippmann is professor, department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, University of Louisville School of Medicine, and director of psychiatry, Humana Hospital, Louisville.