Does a certain situation, place, or object make your heart race, palms sweat, or body freeze up?

Whether it’s fear of flying, spiders, driving, public speaking, or something more private, phobias can feel overwhelming and out of your control. You might avoid things others see as “normal", feel embarrassed, or even frustrated with yourself.

But here’s what you need to know:

Your fear is not a weakness. It’s a pattern your brain has learned and it can unlearn it, too.