Sentences with phrase «attacks upon exposure»

For example, people who suffer from phobias may experience panic attacks upon exposure to certain triggers.

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The diagnostic criteria of specific phobia include a marked and persistent fear of the specific object or situation that is excessive or unreasonable, an immediate anxiety response upon exposure to the feared stimulus, which may take the form of a panic attack, recognition that the fear is excessive or unreasonable, avoidance of the anxiety - producing situation, the phobia interferes with normal functioning or causes marked distress.