But it s unusual now, and kayaking is a lot more fun. It s just short of amazing that I continued to kayak because I was scared a lot. Obviously, everyone is different and has their own demons. What scares you may not move me, and what scares me, you might ignore. A phobia is an irrational fear focused on something specific.
Some common phobias are fears of high places, social situations, and the dark.
When you have a phobia you avoid a phobic situation. It sometimes takes a lot of work to avoid a phobia. For example, someone with a phobia of bridges would drive miles out of their way to avoid the Bay Bridge. But avoidance keeps the phobia active. By dealing with a phobia directly you can overcome it and actually gain competence in other areas of your life.