A phobia is an intense fear of something that, in reality, poses little or no actual danger. A few common phobias include claustrophobia (fear of tight spaces), belonephobia (fear of needles/pins), and arachniphobia (fear of spiders). Sometimes these fears can go so far as to make the person's day-to-day life full of anxiety for running into things they're afraid of.
Most people realize their fear is disproportioned, but they just can't help it. People with certain fears sometimes even change their lifestyles because of their phobias. If someone is claustrophobic, they may turn down a job offer because they have to ride the elevator to get to their office.
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