Phobia natural history, complications and prognosis

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Complications

Possible complications are:

Some phobias may have consequences that affect job performance or social functioning.
Some anti-anxiety medications used to treat phobias, such as benzodiazepines, may cause physical dependence.

Phobias tend to be chronic, but they can respond to treatment.