They become so scared of stepping outdoors that they become prisoners of their own fears. The last main category of phobia is the Social Phobia. Sufferers fear embarrassment or humiliation in public or in social situations. They avoid official and social functions. This is a serious setback if the sufferer is required to attend official gatherings like business meetings.
Many people have one fear or another.
They may not exhibit adverse life style changes but their fears make them suffer stress. The source of fears and phobias originates in childhood. Fortunately, in most cases, the phobias are shaken off as the child matures into adulthood. If the phobias persist, it is a signal that professional treatment is needed. Phobias are normally treated without medication.